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WJ56 UUV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,435 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 84,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sump rusted but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,533 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 70,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rubber cover over nearside and offside sills

Pass 30 May 2018 66,773 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

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

Fail 30 May 2018 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket badly corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2017 62,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light in-op

Pass 18 May 2015 53,577 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,796 miles

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

Rear suspension has light corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 48,796 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension has light corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 29,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,618 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,522 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 UUV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

WJ56 UUV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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