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BP55 NHM

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,752 mi
Last recorded101,752 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 NHM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 97,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,338 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,509 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 73,546 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 66,695 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,026 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread, perishing to side wall and worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,560 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,490 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2015 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage too Offside rear door

Exhaust detereated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage too Offside rear door

Exhaust detereated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 26 Feb 2013 33,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,828 miles

Child seat fitted n/s rear seat, visual inspection to belt.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 20,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,386 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,925 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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BP55 NHM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BP55 NHM, 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 BP55 NHM registered?

BP55 NHM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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