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BP55 UDX

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 UDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 136,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 136,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 129,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 129,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor corroding in places

Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor corroding in places

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,013 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 100,013 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,618 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,618 miles

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,424 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,534 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 64,923 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 May 2013 64,923 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 May 2012 59,770 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 59,770 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,040 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,658 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,348 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside 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 UDX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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