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AV06 BPE

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 96,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,818 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear ,front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 17 Dec 2021 84,880 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light broken, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear ,front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Dec 2020 81,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s/f & n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r front & rear suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,247 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,247 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,413 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,733 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking at sidewalls.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,514 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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AV06 BPE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV06 BPE, 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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AV06 BPE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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