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WG06 EGU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 EGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 164,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 164,711 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2022 160,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 160,206 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s ends of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 152,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 143,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 134,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 123,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 123,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 114,635 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 114,605 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 105,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 87,029 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 76,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 67,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,276 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,302 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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WG06 EGU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG06 EGU, 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 WG06 EGU registered?

WG06 EGU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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