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WL06 GCY

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,125 mi
Last recorded166,125 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 GCY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,125 miles

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

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

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

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

covers + shields

Fail 16 Dec 2025 166,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

covers + shields

Pass 15 Oct 2024 156,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,159 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,235 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 114,393 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,501 miles

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

rear exhaust moumt broke

Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust moumt broke

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,553 miles

Offside Front tyre is void on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,007 miles

both rear tyres are void of tread on in side edges and are cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,547 miles

both rear tyres are low on inside

Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are low on inside

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,779 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,456 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 17,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,570 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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WL06 GCY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WL06 GCY, 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 WL06 GCY registered?

WL06 GCY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is WL06 GCY safe to buy?

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