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BF56 AWG

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 AWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 137,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 137,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2024 122,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,301 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction mount phone holder on screen ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction mount phone holder on screen ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,230 miles

All underside has light corrosion

Part up under vehicle coverd with plastic trim

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 99,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,348 miles

Offside Front shock damp

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,267 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,898 miles

Front tyres low tread, inner edges, and all tyres perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,017 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 59,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,766 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BF56 AWG is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF56 AWG, 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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BF56 AWG is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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