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BD56 KNL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,243 mi
Last recorded107,243 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 KNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,945 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,945 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,688 miles

Both rear tyres tread feathered.

Handbrake effort low.

Pass 30 May 2017 89,938 miles

Both rear tyres tread feathered.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 85,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,748 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,983 miles

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

Ns wishbone rear bush cracking.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,105 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm bushes slightly perished

offside front shock obsorber has a minor leak of fluid

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,157 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,766 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 47,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,873 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 KNL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD56 KNL, 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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BD56 KNL is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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