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BF06 ZXS

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZXS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,679 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,464 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,248 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,238 miles

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

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 ZXS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 ZXS registered?

BF06 ZXS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BF06 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 ZXS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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