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WX06 LJV

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,842 mi
Last recorded139,842 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 LJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 139,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 137,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 137,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,487 miles

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 118,841 miles

Front washers only just provides enough liquid on screen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 118,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front washers only just provides enough liquid on screen

Nearside Front under tray loose

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 108,316 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2015 99,789 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 99,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2013 87,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2013 87,785 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 73,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,498 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,233 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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WX06 LJV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX06 LJV, 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 WX06 LJV registered?

WX06 LJV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WX06 LJV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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