MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle structure slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped and scored (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped and scored (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre perishing between treads
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perishing between the treads
battery cover fitted
engine oil level was low
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
outer sill covers fitted
rear suspension covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre perishing between treads
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perishing between the treads
battery cover fitted
engine oil level was low
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
outer sill covers fitted
rear suspension covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tread becoming low on both front tyres
Tread becoming low on both front tyres
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL55 VZU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BL55 VZU, 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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What year was BL55 VZU registered?
BL55 VZU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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