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BF06 OCM

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 133,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,716 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 122,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,463 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 89,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,109 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking,out of shape and worn inner edge

windows tinted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,115 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,826 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,164 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,325 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 25,325 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OCM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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