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WL56 FMX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,681 mi
Last recorded192,681 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FMX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 192,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler & breather pipes are corroded

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

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

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

Rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 189,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 189,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 183,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension and sub frame corroded

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 183,540 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension and sub frame corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 175,418 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 175,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 157,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,194 miles

Rear suspension frame and chassis rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 2 Nov 2016 117,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension frame and chassis rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,297 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 98,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,249 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,070 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,806 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,447 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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WL56 FMX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WL56 FMX, 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 WL56 FMX registered?

WL56 FMX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is WL56 FMX safe to buy?

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