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BP55 TXW

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 TXW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 60,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 56,239 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 56,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,132 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,808 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 32,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner AND outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,111 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 30,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,278 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,674 miles

Rear Lower N/S & O/S rear lower suspension arm inner bushes showing signs of deterioration

Fail 2 Mar 2016 21,669 miles

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

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

Rear Lower N/S & O/S rear lower suspension arm inner bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 9,420 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 TXW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

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

Is BP55 TXW safe to buy?

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