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WJ56 TLF

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 TLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,097 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 65,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,622 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,597 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Only just passed balance check. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 57,597 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Only just passed balance check. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt twisted causing belt to not retract correctly (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,056 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened No surface left on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 54,725 miles

Both rear tyre perished but not to cord.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre perished slightly.

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,710 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,258 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,258 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,311 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,572 miles

o/s/r/brake capiler lazy

rear brake discs pited and scored

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,271 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,587 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 TLF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

WJ56 TLF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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