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BP55 UDY

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,228 mi
Last recorded233,228 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 233,228 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 203,529 miles

E.M.L.light on.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 203,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L.light on.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 177,545 miles

exhaust heatshield is deteriorated and is resting on exhaust

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 177,545 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system is corroded

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

exhaust heatshield is deteriorated and is resting on exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2014 159,037 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & misshapen on inner egde

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 158,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & misshapen on inner egde

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 138,014 miles

sump pan is corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 138,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

sump pan is corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 119,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,358 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UDY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 UDY, 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 UDY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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