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WJ06 NGF

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,938 mi
Last recorded167,938 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 167,938 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 8 Feb 2020 167,904 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 165,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 161,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 161,681 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 157,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2017 157,760 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear damage to outer wall

Fail 2 Sep 2015 134,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,985 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2013 88,836 miles

front tyres close to limits

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,938 miles

blades starting to smear

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,254 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,893 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 26,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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WJ06 NGF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ06 NGF, 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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WJ06 NGF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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