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BP06 WLA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,892 mi
Last recorded124,892 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 WLA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 124,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch/sill area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded / weakend (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

engine oil on min

Pass 10 Oct 2024 118,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension beam corroded

Nearside rear outer sill/wheelarch corroded.

Offside rear outer sill/wheelarch corroded.

Rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 118,711 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension beam corroded

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,452 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 118,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 89,079 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 89,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2016 74,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smeary

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

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

vehicle only just meet parking brake requirements

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,956 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,362 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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,100 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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BP06 WLA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP06 WLA, 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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BP06 WLA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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