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BF56 AWR

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 AWR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,078 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,156 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,015 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,706 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,430 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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BF56 AWR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF56 AWR, 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 BF56 AWR registered?

BF56 AWR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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