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WF06 LWE

2006 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 LWE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,980 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 141,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 141,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM.205/50/17. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front UPPER DAMPER MOUNT WORN.

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

Offside Front SLIGHT BRAKE BIND.

Offside Front UPPER DAMPER MOUNT WORN.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper MACPHERSON STRUTT ASSY TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN/NOTCHY WHEN STEERING TURNED.

Nearside Rear STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGED/CUT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR DAMPER COVERS INSECURE.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 129,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper MACPHERSON STRUTT ASSY TOP MOUNT BEARING WORN/NOTCHY WHEN STEERING TURNED.

Nearside Rear STRONGLY ADVISE;REAR TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGED/CUT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR DAMPER COVERS INSECURE.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 128,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 119,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,837 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r brake caliper damp but not leaking under pressure

power steering unit damp

Fail 5 Sep 2012 94,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r brake caliper damp but not leaking under pressure

power steering unit damp

Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,060 miles

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

knocking noise on bumps

Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,439 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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WF06 LWE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green 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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

WF06 LWE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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