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BP55 OSL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 OSL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 116,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 112,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worm down low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 108,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high has no aim beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worm down low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,798 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,869 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,318 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,099 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short WIRING HARNESS UNDERNEATH ENGINE COVER (1.9.2b)

HEADLIGHT HIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING ON DASH

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short WIRING HARNESS UNDERNEATH ENGINE COVER (1.9.2b)

HEADLIGHT HIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING ON DASH

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,665 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,505 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,818 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,818 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,330 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyres worn unevenly

Fail 7 Apr 2010 25,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,709 miles

rear arms links bushs slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2008 17,709 miles

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

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

rear arms links bushs slightly worn

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 OSL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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