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WV06 TKE

2006 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,368 mi
Last recorded142,368 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 TKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,516 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,404 miles

ns/r tyre on limit

os/f tyre on limit

os/r tyre on limit 195/65r15

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,006 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,872 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 15 Apr 2009 15,023 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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WV06 TKE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV06 TKE, 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 WV06 TKE registered?

WV06 TKE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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