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WJ56 UVK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,348 mi
Last recorded156,348 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside outer sills badly corroded but not holed

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 144,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 144,251 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic outer sill covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 136,015 miles

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))

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2021 136,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,519 miles

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2019 126,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,614 miles

Nearside Rear BECOMING BOLD ON INNER EDGE

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

UNDER BODY BECOMING CORRDED , INNER & OUTER SILLS BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 112,655 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,236 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported above sub frame hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,666 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 89,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,952 miles

engine oil sump corroding and leaking slightly

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc's are starting to corrode

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine oil sump corroding and leaking slightly

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,309 miles

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both rear brake discs pitted

front brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both rear brake discs pitted

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,659 miles

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 UVK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVK, 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 UVK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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