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EX06 WTL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 WTL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 63,005 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 63,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,934 miles

Central rear bumper damaged

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 45,183 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 24 Jun 2023 36,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 35,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,119 miles

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

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

plastic bag melted to exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,322 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 34,319 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 33,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,392 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,553 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 18,758 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,148 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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EX06 WTL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX06 WTL, 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 EX06 WTL registered?

EX06 WTL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is EX06 WTL safe to buy?

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