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BG06 WUE

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 WUE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,709 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,229 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,198 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,402 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,767 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,101 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 77,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,261 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,369 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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BG06 WUE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUE, 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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BG06 WUE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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