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BT06 NLV

2006 Mazda 3 Ts

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 3 Ts87,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 NLV
MakeMazda
Model3 Ts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 98,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 96,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 96,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 96,414 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,711 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 93,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,473 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,336 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,074 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,080 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2015 72,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,387 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Ts?

Based on 3,615 MOT tests across 798 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
798
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
position lamp(s) not working 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3
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BT06 NLV is a 2006 Mazda 3 Ts in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 Ts models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 87,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Ts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 NLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 Ts typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 Ts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT06 NLV is a 2006 Mazda 3 Ts, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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