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WK06 VKA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,558 mi
Last recorded145,558 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 145,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 145,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 137,413 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 137,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,945 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 120,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 113,563 miles

Various rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 113,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Various rear suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,400 miles

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front spotlight damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Offside Front spotlight damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,683 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes are worn and in poor condition

corrosion to inner and outer sills,exhaust system and mountings

inner front brake pads are worn low

rear axle unit/suspension unit are corroded heavily

Fail 11 Mar 2020 103,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes are worn and in poor condition

corrosion to inner and outer sills,exhaust system and mountings

engine has a coolant leak

inner front brake pads are worn low

rear axle unit/suspension unit are corroded heavily

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,887 miles

Front WILL NEED BRAKE DISCS AT NEXT FRONT BRAKE PAD CHANGE

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SOME VERTICAL PLAY IN BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Rear REAR SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear REAR TYRES 3mm AND SOME CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES

Fail 12 Mar 2019 95,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front WILL NEED BRAKE DISCS AT NEXT FRONT BRAKE PAD CHANGE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SOME VERTICAL PLAY IN BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Rear REAR SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS CORRODED

Rear REAR TYRES 3mm AND SOME CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,444 miles

REAR UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS--AXLE,SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BRACKET BROKEN--TAIL PIPE SUPPORT (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

REAR UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS--AXLE,SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion developing to rear suspension and components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,117 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 77,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,332 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,846 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 27,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,141 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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WK06 VKA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK06 VKA, 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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WK06 VKA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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