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WU06 UBM

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,400 mi
Last recorded160,400 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 UBM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 160,400 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 160,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 149,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills / sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 149,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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 component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills / sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 136,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,680 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings and floor area corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor / chassis legs and suspension components corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 123,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wings and floor area corroded (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor / chassis legs and suspension components corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,962 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads / discs worn

o/s and n/s sills / sill lips corroded, could not see under covers

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,952 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads / discs worn

o/s and n/s sills / sill lips corroded, could not see under covers

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,157 miles

front brake pads / discs worn

Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,149 miles

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

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

front brake pads / discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,906 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,295 miles

O/s/f headlamp poor patern

Slight fluffing o/s/f seat belt.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,037 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,994 miles

N/S Wiper Blade In Poor Condition.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,689 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,689 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,992 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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WU06 UBM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU06 UBM, 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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WU06 UBM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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