MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake only just made requirement adjustment maybe required
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front 2x bothsides ( inner and outer siils) slight corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x bothsides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front 2x bothsides ( inner and outer siils) slight corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer ( bracket broken) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear exhaust hangers coroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear exhaust hangers coroded
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides below limits (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner siils (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust hangers / system corroded on outer skin
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner siils (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust hangers / system corroded on outer skin
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50 % worn (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50 % worn (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front suspension arm bushes worn
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front suspension arm bushes worn
n/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm
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BL55 VZS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BL55 VZS, 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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BL55 VZS is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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