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BP55 OSW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 109,622 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate not switching on or off (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax and holder ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,526 miles

near-side rear tyre on limits and wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,069 miles

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

traction control light staying on showing fault

Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,385 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 45,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,945 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,553 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 OSW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

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

Is BP55 OSW safe to buy?

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