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WA06 AVB

2006 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 AVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 89,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Mar 2025 82,161 miles

middle exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,591 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places underside and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 78,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places underside and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,285 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 75,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 74,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 423,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,334 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,055 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,386 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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WA06 AVB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 WA06 AVB, 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 WA06 AVB registered?

WA06 AVB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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