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BF06 OCB

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OCB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 106,863 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s out rigger floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s sill areas (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

heat shield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2024 106,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s out rigger floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s sill areas (undersealed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Mar 2024 106,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Heatshield insecure

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,775 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 103,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front to rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,238 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,427 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,667 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,774 miles

O/S/R tyre outer edge worn low, inner 2mm-2mm-2mm-1.6mm

Fail 13 Feb 2014 46,774 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,673 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,565 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 30,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,455 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 OCB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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