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WU55 CXH

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,812 mi
Last recorded150,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CXH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 141,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under side general corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2019 138,980 miles

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Ns rear tyre has a leak at wheel weight on inner surface

Ns rear tyre tread is perishing

Os front tyre has worn close to limit on inner edge

Os rear tyre has worn and tread is cracking and perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 134,813 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorting and perishing,advise renewing soon

corrosion in outer sills (covered by plastic covers)condition unknown

corrosion in sills ,subfame,floors,chassis etc

front discs corroded and worn on inner edge

front tyres worn off on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2018 134,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x rear mounts corroded and broken off exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre distorting and perishing,advise renewing soon

corrosion in outer sills (covered by plastic covers)condition unknown

corrosion in sills ,subfame,floors,chassis etc

front discs corroded and worn on inner edge

front tyres worn off on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe corroded

underside heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 121,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 121,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres devoid on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r handbrake actuator stuck on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,523 miles

Nsr tyre some uneven inner shoulder wear.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken,now supported using a jubilee clamp.

Rear tyres some light tread cracking.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nsr tyre some uneven inner shoulder wear.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken,now supported using a jubilee clamp.

Rear tyres some light tread cracking.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jan 2015 114,412 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Head light ajstment warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box clamp loose

Fail 17 Feb 2014 102,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,243 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,370 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 59,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,909 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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WU55 CXH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU55 CXH, 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 WU55 CXH registered?

WU55 CXH is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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