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BP55 UEF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,948 mi
Last recorded79,948 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,948 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush COMPLIANCE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush COMPLIANCE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush COMPLIANCE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush COMPLIANCE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,801 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,795 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,722 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 UEF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP55 UEF registered?

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

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