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B2 THB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,321 mi
Last recorded135,321 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 THB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 135,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension parts are slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 135,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded on inner surfaces (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 130,262 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded on inner surfaces (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 11,579 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,582 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,725 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,721 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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B2 THB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B2 THB, 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 B2 THB registered?

B2 THB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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