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WJ56 UVA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 119,441 miles

All rear underside corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 117,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 117,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 103,732 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decals on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have decorative decals on lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension lowered, still functional .

Fail 23 May 2023 103,732 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction decals on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have decorative decals on lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

suspension lowered, still functional .

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,449 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,160 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,545 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 14 Apr 2015 55,492 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,719 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished & out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 35,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,719 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 UVA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVA, 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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WJ56 UVA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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