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WA06 FTN

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 FTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,435 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,518 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,021 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by o/s/r wheel ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill distorted

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring not fully located, but secure.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2022 81,945 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill distorted

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,626 miles

heavy surface corrosion generally underside

Fail 7 Oct 2020 78,626 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion generally underside

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,321 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion underside at rear

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,283 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH SIDES,PIVOT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,340 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 28,775 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,014 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,116 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 FTN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

WA06 FTN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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