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BL55 VZV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,878 mi
Last recorded154,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2025 153,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 153,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill slight damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Sill slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in o/s headlamp

park brake efficiency poor

Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in o/s headlamp

park brake efficiency poor

Pass 8 May 2019 101,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 101,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner tread distorted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,394 miles

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 18 Jul 2014 38,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,916 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,218 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,662 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 VZV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

BL55 VZV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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