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CT55 BHF

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,472 mi
Last recorded101,472 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 101,472 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,228 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 98,216 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

mil light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges + heavily perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges + perishing

outer sills partially covered

rear brake pads very thin

rear number plate cracked

rear sub frame corroding + all rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,042 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre perishing

outer sills partially covered

rear brake pads very thin

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate lights loose

vehicle emitting some smoke

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,386 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,346 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,499 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,158 miles

greasy fluid around tank and rear chassis area

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on underbody

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,730 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,927 miles

1. both rear tyres on wear limit.2. light corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,221 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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CT55 BHF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CT55 BHF, 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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CT55 BHF is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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