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BV06 VKJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,374 mi
Last recorded143,374 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 143,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

body / sills x 2 slight corrossion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edges worn

body / sills x 2 corroded

headlamps lens x 2 worn

Fail 21 Sep 2021 137,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edges worn

body / sills x 2 corroded

headlamps lens x 2 worn

Pass 8 Aug 2020 131,720 miles

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

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

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

body / sills x 2 front to rear has slight corrossion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 127,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rea silencer mount bracket broken but still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rea silencer mount bracket broken but still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bracket broken on tailpipe but exhaust still supported (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bracket broken on tailpipe but exhaust still supported (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,295 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,295 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,211 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,290 miles

osf and nsf tyres low and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,816 miles

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

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 VKJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV06 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

BV06 VKJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BV06 VKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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