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BN56 BVE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,154 mi
Last recorded117,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,154 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 117,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,451 miles

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,372 miles

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)

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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BN56 BVE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN56 BVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 BVE registered?

BN56 BVE is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is BN56 BVE safe to buy?

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