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BD56 AVY

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,052 mi
Last recorded126,052 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 AVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 126,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Fail 25 May 2019 126,052 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 111,161 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 96,461 miles

Both the rear tyres are cracking within the tread grooves

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,923 miles

High level stop light is not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2016 89,923 miles

High level stop light is not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 80,830 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and cracking

Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Rear brake pads are over half worn

Pass 2 May 2014 72,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,847 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on the wear bars

Offside rear tyre is wearing near to the wear bars

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,175 miles

o/s/r lens is broken

Pass 14 Nov 2009 26,605 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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BD56 AVY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD56 AVY, 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 BD56 AVY registered?

BD56 AVY is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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