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WX06 OWJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,795 mi
Last recorded138,795 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 OWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,795 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever has slight travel

Fail 3 Nov 2021 138,744 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,414 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 137,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 134,034 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 129,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 126,047 miles

Offside number plate lamp insecure

Fail 9 May 2017 126,047 miles

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

Offside number plate lamp insecure

Pass 11 May 2016 123,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,480 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 109,732 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 109,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 94,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,952 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)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 11 May 2012 79,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 10 May 2011 67,290 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres has uneven wear (flat spots)

Pass 5 May 2010 53,075 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,567 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 OWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

WX06 OWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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