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BL55 WAE

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WAE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,308 miles

Front oil sump is corroded

Rear sub frame is corroded

underneath body of vehicle is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 104,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 83,633 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,125 miles

rear tyres going out of shape and cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres going out of shape and cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,581 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,916 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 22 Apr 2015 62,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,986 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,404 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are perished inside tread area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,834 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 WAE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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