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AU06 WJM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 WJM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,564 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,323 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 72,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb.RS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,252 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 52,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,641 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,752 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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AU06 WJM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AU06 WJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 WJM registered?

AU06 WJM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is AU06 WJM safe to buy?

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