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BT06 ATY

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ATY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,598 miles

nearside number plate bulb dull

Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,461 miles

Both front tyre de-void of tread on edges

Both front tyres slight buldging on seating rim

Both rear tyres excess inside edge wear

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leaks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No oil in engine (2 litres added before test could be carried out)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 54,461 miles

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

Both front tyre de-void of tread on edges

Both front tyres slight buldging on seating rim

Both rear tyres excess inside edge wear

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leaks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No oil in engine (2 litres added before test could be carried out)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,986 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 44,986 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 36,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,468 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,951 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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BT06 ATY 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 61.5%.

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 BT06 ATY, 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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BT06 ATY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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