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BF06 OCD

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OCD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,621 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 121,621 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 113,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s/f and o/s/f pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 107,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers dragging but cleaning screen

Fail 31 Mar 2023 107,371 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers dragging but cleaning screen

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 99,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,694 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,694 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,929 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,898 miles

discs corroded

under-body corroded, springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

discs corroded

under-body corroded, springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,724 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,212 miles

O/S/F Brake binding

Rear brake pads

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,779 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 OCD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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