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BU56 TZR

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,308 mi
Last recorded55,308 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 TZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,208 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,464 miles

Front headlamps starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,829 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm - outer sidewall perishing

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavy cracks

Offside front tyre 3-3.5mm - Outer sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall heavy cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 25,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,177 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf track rod rubber worn

slight wear bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2013 22,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

nsf track rod rubber worn

slight wear bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,275 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,806 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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BU56 TZR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU56 TZR, 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 BU56 TZR registered?

BU56 TZR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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