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BV06 VKN

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,017 mi
Last recorded31,017 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VKN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 31,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 27,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,974 miles

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 3 Apr 2023 26,283 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 3 Apr 2023 26,283 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,210 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 23,241 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 23,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,211 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight cracking & perishing of offside & nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,338 miles

slight perishing of offside & nearside rear tyre side walls

Pass 6 May 2016 19,432 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,430 miles

slight cracking of offside & nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 16,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 15,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,688 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 VKN is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKN, 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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BV06 VKN is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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