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AF06 WZX

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,050 mi
Last recorded153,050 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 153,050 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 153,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 151,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 150,032 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 147,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 147,223 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 144,797 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 144,797 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 142,529 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 142,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 141,791 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 141,791 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,523 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 134,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,420 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 119,120 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 119,120 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,292 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 Feb 2014 82,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR & CORRODE ON INNER

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,196 miles

n/s/r inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,955 miles

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

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 WZX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

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

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