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RKZ 8985

2006 Mazda 3 Ts

Black Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,565 mi
Last recorded82,565 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 3 Ts87,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 8985
MakeMazda
Model3 Ts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 82,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 82,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2023 79,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 76,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 75,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 72,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Ts?

Based on 3,615 MOT tests across 798 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
798
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
position lamp(s) not working 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3
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RKZ 8985 is a 2006 Mazda 3 Ts in Black with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 Ts models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 87,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Ts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKZ 8985, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 Ts typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 Ts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKZ 8985 registered?

RKZ 8985 is a 2006 Mazda 3 Ts, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is RKZ 8985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKZ 8985 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKZ 8985 have outstanding finance?

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