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BG06 GXK

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,370 mi
Last recorded41,370 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 GXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracks in treads of rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,361 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,363 miles

The nearside rear spring may be fractured at the the bottom near the end of the coil.With the suspension fully extended it is not possible to fully see the end of the spring but it does feel there may be a crack in the lower coil

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 15,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cuts on n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cuts on n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,129 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 9,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG06 GXK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG06 GXK, 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 BG06 GXK registered?

BG06 GXK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is BG06 GXK safe to buy?

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