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WJ06 YCV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,949 mi
Last recorded112,949 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 109,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,129 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 103,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,299 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 95,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,681 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 YCV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YCV, 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 WJ06 YCV registered?

WJ06 YCV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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