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BF06 KZU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,377 mi
Last recorded113,377 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 KZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 113,377 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)

Radiator leaking

Fail 24 May 2016 113,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Radiator leaking

Pass 7 May 2015 105,335 miles

(1)Nearside rear tyre weraing bald inner edge.(2)Front number plate slight delaminating/deterioration.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 97,779 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 24 May 2013 86,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 86,360 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 26 May 2012 65,059 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake pads close to legal limit (borderline)

Fail 26 May 2012 65,059 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake pads close to legal limit (borderline)

Pass 26 May 2011 43,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,762 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,278 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split.

nail in outer side wall / outer tread of n/s/r tyre.

nail in tread.

number plate plyth cracked.

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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BF06 KZU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF06 KZU, 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 BF06 KZU registered?

BF06 KZU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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