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BP55 UEJ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 UEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 76,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside sill damaged / corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 28 May 2020 76,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside sill damaged / corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,213 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,181 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,590 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,570 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate number plate light detached from bumper (1.1.C.1e)

engine cover & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,682 miles

Handbrake has only just meet the 16% standard

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door check strap is broken

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged but has no affect on structural strength and no sharp edges

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

underside of the cat is corroded in several places

undertrays and sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,486 miles

Offside Rear advise damage to sill but has no affect on structural strength, and no sharp edges,

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around several suspension mounting points, (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,486 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear advise damage to sill but has no affect on structural strength, and no sharp edges,

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around several suspension mounting points, (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,754 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,695 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 25,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded in sections

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,748 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 17,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,217 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 UEJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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