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BV55 VNY

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VNY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,654 miles

Both headlight beam image poor (Suspect non-standard bulbs fitted)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both headlight beam image poor (Suspect non-standard bulbs fitted)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 67,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 56,458 miles

front bottom arm bushes slightly worn

front pads getting low and discs lipped

nsf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre slightly cracked

rear laterial link bushes slightly worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 56,458 miles

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

front bottom arm bushes slightly worn

front pads getting low and discs lipped

nsf tyre getting low and slightly cracked

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre slightly cracked

rear laterial link bushes slightly worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,913 miles

both sides rear lateral links bushs splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,182 miles

osr tyre slightly cracked

slight smearing front wiper blades

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,912 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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BV55 VNY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV55 VNY, 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 BV55 VNY registered?

BV55 VNY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is BV55 VNY safe to buy?

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