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VU06 CWA

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 CWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,062 miles

both rear tyres low inner edges

corrosion on subframes

nearside front tyre low

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,059 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arm rearward bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low inner edges

corrosion on subframes

nearside front tyre low

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,345 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,649 miles

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,255 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 26,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,237 miles

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 CWA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

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

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