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WD06 FTY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,535 mi
Last recorded131,535 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 FTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 131,535 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sills corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 120,533 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,263 miles

Both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 101,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,216 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,124 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,848 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,664 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WD06 FTY 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 89.5%.

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 WD06 FTY, 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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WD06 FTY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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