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BP55 UED

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 UED
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,795 miles

front and rear suspension getting rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2024 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,073 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 67,010 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 21,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 12,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 11,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,846 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 UED is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

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

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