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2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 BLA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 121,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,098 miles

Front flexi hoses insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2023 121,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor detached (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front flexi hoses insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,930 miles

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

under side rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2022 117,930 miles

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

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

under side rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,042 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 95,042 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,194 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 79,502 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 69,405 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,953 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 50,629 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear suspension bump stops deterioated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,865 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,969 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,930 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 29,930 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y30 BLA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y30 BLA, 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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Y30 BLA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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