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WF56 SOC

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 SOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 88,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,456 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2018 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/Trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/Trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted to rear

Offside Front Floor rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear of vehicle rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 70,211 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,030 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,685 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,856 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WF56 SOC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WF56 SOC, 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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WF56 SOC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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