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WD06 FTZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,443 mi
Last recorded138,443 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 FTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 138,443 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 138,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 132,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,892 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 119,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 110,196 miles

front brake disc inner edges corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 103,014 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & worn very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 1.8mm & worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside screen wash jet poor

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F rear bush (2.4.G.2)

sump corroded & oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm & worn very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 1.8mm & worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside screen wash jet poor

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F rear bush (2.4.G.2)

sump corroded & oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,037 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT POOR. (NEITHER LOCK)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT POOR. (NEITHER LOCK)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 69,992 miles

engine sump corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,208 miles

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

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

os wiper blade smears screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,112 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns & os rear seat belt warning inop

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,369 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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 FTZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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