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BF06 LBO

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 135,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 129,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING , (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner section and almost on limit of 1.6mm at 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [195/65/r15] budgets (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING , (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner section and almost on limit of 1.6mm at 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,749 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,697 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 109,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,793 miles

Condition of both wipers

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Condition of both wipers

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,607 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,562 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn very thin on inner shoulders STRONG ADVISE

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,510 miles

front tyres getting low on both edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,972 miles

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,919 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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BF06 LBO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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