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WF06 WHW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 WHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,837 miles

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 85,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 25,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,522 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 61,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,609 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,609 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,359 miles

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,683 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,867 miles

front brake imbalance on limit of 25%.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,978 miles

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

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

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 WHW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

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

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