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WJ56 TLN

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,533 mi
Last recorded49,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 49,533 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 49,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,585 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Front tyre tread damage /scuffed +has a cuts (strong advice)

Nearside door mirror outer cover damage

Fail 14 Jul 2025 46,585 miles

Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Front tyre tread damage /scuffed +has a cuts (strong advice)

Nearside door mirror outer cover damage

Pass 6 Jul 2024 44,137 miles

Nearside door mirror outer cover damage

Fail 6 Jul 2024 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter damage/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror outer cover damage

Pass 15 Jul 2023 41,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover damaged

Offside Front tyre driven on flat

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 38,808 miles

Front discs lipped/worn

Pass 17 Jul 2021 36,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage.appears to have been driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,032 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 32,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,946 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,592 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 18,734 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,096 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 TLN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

WJ56 TLN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is WJ56 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 TLN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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