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WX06 LJZ

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,649 mi
Last recorded140,649 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 140,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,496 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 129,496 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,148 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 117,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,598 miles

Offside Front Dipped beam is duller than n/s!

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 90,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Dipped beam is duller than n/s!

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Marked (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Marked (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to inner tread wear bars! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,167 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre wearing on inner edge!

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,251 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,656 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil level very low

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 32,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,476 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 LJZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

WX06 LJZ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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