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BF06 OBU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,998 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,996 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch end of sill (small hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,984 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch end of sill (small hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 102,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (195/65/15h ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (195/65/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake jest met requirements

Fail 13 Aug 2022 99,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (195/65/15h ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (195/65/15h ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake jest met requirements

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,249 miles

Central exhaust silener box split but not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,243 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust silener box split but not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount corroded and thinned

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount corroded and thinned

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,934 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,302 miles

b/s/r tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,764 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 OBU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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