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WL06 LCY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,189 mi
Last recorded100,189 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 LCY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,189 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,541 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,929 miles

windscreen has a chip in it

Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,929 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,040 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes bonding slightly deteriated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit has a nail in it and is slightly perished

rear brake pads wearing low

rear sub frame slightly corroded

windscreen has a chip in it

Fail 29 Jun 2011 70,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes bonding slightly deteriated

offside rear tyre close to legal limit has a nail in it and is slightly perished

rear brake pads wearing low

rear sub frame slightly corroded

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,737 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,887 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LCY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WL06 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

WL06 LCY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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