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VU06 CVY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 CVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,062 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,613 miles

oil leaks from engine

Fail 12 Feb 2016 107,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 101,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 89,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,885 miles

Brake discs front and rear showing signs of wear and pitting.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,319 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front fog lights cracked

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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VU06 CVY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 CVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 CVY registered?

VU06 CVY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VU06 CVY safe to buy?

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