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WF06 DTU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,682 mi
Last recorded102,682 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 DTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,682 miles

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,243 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,984 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,695 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,695 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,524 miles

inner shoulder worn offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

inner shoulder worn offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,154 miles

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

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

inside shoulders worn on both rear tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,154 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

inside shoulders worn on both rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,269 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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 DTU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF06 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

WF06 DTU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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