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BP55 NPF

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 NPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,288 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,909 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,882 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 58,882 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,736 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres are un-evenly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,034 miles

front pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 27,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,838 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,176 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 14,176 miles

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

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

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 NPF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NPF, 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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BP55 NPF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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