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BF06 OCG

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OCG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,468 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,684 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,672 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,241 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,236 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 75,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,498 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,045 miles

ac pump noisey

both front arm rear bushes perished

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,156 miles

both nearside tyres poor

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

rear tie bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

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 OCG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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