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BP55 VRK

2006 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,020 mi
Last recorded68,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VRK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,020 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,125 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,292 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 41,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,034 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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 24 Jun 2014 35,674 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,478 miles

front pads 2/3 worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,620 miles

front pads worn just over half and rear pads about half worn

Pass 17 May 2010 23,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,405 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 VRK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is BP55 VRK safe to buy?

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