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AF06 WZA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 100,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,153 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 91,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 81,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 78,994 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 77,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,901 miles

All tyre pressures were very low, re-inflated before test

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,901 miles

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

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

All tyre pressures were very low, re-inflated before test

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,947 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,935 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 3 Mar 2010 31,422 miles

front brakes just in balance

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,208 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 WZA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF06 WZA, 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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AF06 WZA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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