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BD56 VNK

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,926 mi
Last recorded130,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VNK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 123,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,308 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,308 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,333 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 81,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,921 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 VNK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD56 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

BD56 VNK is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is BD56 VNK safe to buy?

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