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BP55 TYY

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,532 mi
Last recorded79,532 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 TYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 79,532 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,012 miles

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

front bonnet grill is damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2019 70,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front bonnet grill is damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 64,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front one of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,159 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 56,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

ns door check strap broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf door has outter damage

Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,573 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TYY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc 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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

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

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