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WIW 8637

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,902 mi
Last recorded128,902 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 8637
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 128,902 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,849 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sub frame and rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 127,845 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub frame and rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,910 miles

Chassis, suspension components and rear axle corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,922 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes & fuel lines corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted to sill's

Fail 14 Dec 2020 124,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted to sill's

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,913 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 112,913 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended TWISTED (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,629 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 108,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,215 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,702 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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WIW 8637 is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WIW 8637, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIW 8637 registered?

WIW 8637 is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is WIW 8637 safe to buy?

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