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BF06 OCA

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,597 mi
Last recorded58,597 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,597 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))

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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

headlamps deterioated

vehicle underside and suspension units undersealed

Pass 21 May 2025 58,128 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))

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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 57,244 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear prescribed areas corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 57,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear prescribed areas corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,857 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all suspension arms and subframes corroded and undersealed

suspension mounting areas undersealed

Pass 23 May 2022 54,224 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

suspension components and sills corroded and undersealed

Fail 23 May 2022 54,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

suspension components and sills corroded and undersealed

Pass 25 May 2021 52,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear inner sill areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 May 2020 51,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,866 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 49,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,412 miles

NSF and OSF inner hubs covered in old cv grease.

Pass 15 May 2017 47,143 miles

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

both front wheels covered in cv grease but gaitors secure and not damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,184 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,197 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,926 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,228 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 OCA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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