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WJ06 YCW

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,818 mi
Last recorded131,818 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YCW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 131,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded 3-4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 131,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded 3-4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1-2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 1-2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,205 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2021 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and oil filter corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Corrosion to sub frame, suspension components and mountings.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,520 miles

Rear Surface corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,937 miles

Front both headlight discolring

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,114 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,180 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,536 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

puncture in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,889 miles

both rear tyres perishing and are out of shape.

front brake pads starting to wear low.

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting.

rear coil spring starting to corrode.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 28,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

aux belt perishing.

both rear tyres perishing and are out of shape.

front brake pads starting to wear low.

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting.

rear coil spring starting to corrode.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,273 miles

Front numberplate loose

Slight uneven wear on inner edge of the n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,637 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 YCW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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