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WD06 HJU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 HJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 144,868 miles

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

front suspension rusted

rear suspension rusted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 144,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also poor light quality (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front suspension rusted

rear suspension rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 141,666 miles

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

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre valve stem is cracked/deteriorated and will require attention soon!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 123,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front tyre valve stem is cracked/deteriorated and will require attention soon!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,940 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front radius arm rear bushes deteriorated but no excess movement

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,605 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch and brake pedal rubber worn but still anti slip

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,766 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,960 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

clutch pedal rubber worn /split to metal

nearside front outer tyre sidewall lightly scrubbed

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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WD06 HJU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WD06 HJU, 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 WD06 HJU registered?

WD06 HJU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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