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WL06 LDU

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 72,870 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,677 miles

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

underside corroded in places

Fail 8 Jan 2025 71,677 miles

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

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

underside corroded in places

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,006 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 70,006 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,782 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 61,485 miles

Advise surface rust on subframes front and rear, advise suspension components also surface rust

Pass 12 Dec 2020 59,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,338 miles

Central Front Subframe corroded

Central Rear Subframe corroded.

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,364 miles

Central Front Subframe slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Rear Subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 54,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,183 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,697 miles

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,783 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 LDU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WL06 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

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

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