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AF06 WCP

2006 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WCP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,863 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing unevenly around inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,015 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,662 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,232 miles

emissions too clean to test

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin and out of shape inner edge

o/s raer tyre perished and crac kin out of shape inner edge and nailed twice

Fail 6 Apr 2011 40,232 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

n/s rear tyre perished and crackin and out of shape inner edge

o/s raer tyre perished and crac kin out of shape inner edge and nailed twice

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,583 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,813 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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AF06 WCP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF06 WCP, 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 AF06 WCP registered?

AF06 WCP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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