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WJ56 DFK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DFK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,021 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,021 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bothside (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,529 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,008 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Jul 2017 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,405 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,245 miles

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

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

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 DFK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

WJ56 DFK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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