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WF56 SPZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,727 mi
Last recorded112,727 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 SPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 112,727 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 112,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,758 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 90,988 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,279 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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WF56 SPZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SPZ, 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 WF56 SPZ registered?

WF56 SPZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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