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WF06 AUU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,028 mi
Last recorded153,028 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 AUU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 153,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 153,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,812 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 143,812 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,889 miles

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

underside rusted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 136,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,146 miles

mil light on

n/s door mirror cover missing

oil leak

rear end of vehicle going rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,768 miles

MIL light on

Oil leak

brake fluid on minimum

fuel injector chuffing

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear end of vehicle going rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2015 123,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

MIL light on

Oil leak

brake fluid on minimum

fuel injector chuffing

n/s door mirror cover missing

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear end of vehicle going rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,554 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,435 miles

all brake disks rusty

small oil leak from intercooler

Fail 26 Mar 2012 92,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake disks rusty

small oil leak from intercooler

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 70,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 51,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WF06 AUU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF06 AUU, 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 WF06 AUU registered?

WF06 AUU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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