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BL55 VZU

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,931 mi
Last recorded93,931 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,931 miles

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,162 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 84,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,325 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,323 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,388 miles

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

Tread becoming low on both front tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,388 miles

Tread becoming low on both front tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,432 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,432 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,337 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,430 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,427 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,357 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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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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BL55 VZU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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