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WJ56 DFE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,211 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 107,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 105,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDEOF VEHICLE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,855 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

SURFACE CORROSION SUSPENSION COMONENTS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,979 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,938 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front imbalance = 14%

rear imbalance = 20%

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,611 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,979 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,995 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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WJ56 DFE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ56 DFE, 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 WJ56 DFE registered?

WJ56 DFE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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