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BV06 VKH

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,594 mi
Last recorded136,594 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VKH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,594 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 136,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,556 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 131,876 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,473 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 66,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,208 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,082 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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BV06 VKH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BV06 VKH, 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 BV06 VKH registered?

BV06 VKH is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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