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AF06 WZM

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 142,055 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 136,732 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 136,732 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,049 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f spring / slight mist on n/s/r shock / sump pan rotton x leaking / under covers x sill fitted

corrosion on suspension units x both sub frames x under body

Fail 27 Feb 2019 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

corrosion on o/s/f spring / slight mist on n/s/r shock / sump pan rotton x leaking / under covers x sill fitted

corrosion on suspension units x both sub frames x under body

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,829 miles

corrosion on under body x suspension units x sub frames / o/s/f spring corroding / n/s/f tyre 2.6mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm / front wishbone bushes splitting / sump pan leaking oil x rotton

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,399 miles

eml light on / slight corrosion on o/s/f spring / o/s/r brake pad close to limit / oil leak from sump pan

slight wear in wishbone bushes /

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,000 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 17 Feb 2016 105,000 miles

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

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

CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR SUBFRAMES / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,019 miles

TRACKING / O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/R TYRE CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE X CLOSE TO LIMIT / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION X SUBFRAME

Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TRACKING / O/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/R TYRE CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE X CLOSE TO LIMIT / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION X SUBFRAME

Fail 7 Feb 2014 90,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,532 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Mar 2010 40,532 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,470 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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 WZM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AF06 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

AF06 WZM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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