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BF06 OCP

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OCP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,260 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 109,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,377 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp frosty. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre has slight partial wear.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp frosty. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre has slight partial wear.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,207 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 68,207 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes pads over half worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,188 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,817 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 OCP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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