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WR06 MXZ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 MXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,647 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar end links (ball joint dust covers) perished.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Rear brake pads have 2000 miles remaining approximately.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/partially unbonded.

n/s/r anti roll bar end link has slight play.

o/s/f shock absorber misted.

Fail 17 Oct 2025 86,644 miles

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

Both o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar end links (ball joint dust covers) perished.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust flexi in poor condition.

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

Rear brake pads have 2000 miles remaining approximately.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/partially unbonded.

n/s/r anti roll bar end link has slight play.

o/s/f shock absorber misted.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 80,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 80,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush becoming deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush becoming deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,585 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded (inner edge)

n/s/f headlight slightly clouded.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edges (wearing unevenly)

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,680 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/f headlight clouded.

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,656 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,471 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,869 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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WR06 MXZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR06 MXZ, 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 WR06 MXZ registered?

WR06 MXZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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