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BP55 OSM

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, slight wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, slight wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,402 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,402 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 76,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear pads worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,362 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres blocking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,637 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front bumper damage

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 2litres for test purposes.basic maintenance required

Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

offside front bumper damage

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 2litres for test purposes.basic maintenance required

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,704 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 OSM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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