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WJ06 VNL

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 118,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,999 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,832 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 80,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 76,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,621 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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WJ06 VNL 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNL, 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 WJ06 VNL registered?

WJ06 VNL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 VNL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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