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BN56 BVH

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,481 mi
Last recorded167,481 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 167,481 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side has corrosion non structural as of yet

Pass 4 Jan 2019 161,383 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both sills corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 135,954 miles

heat shield insecure

vechile under side heavy rust front/rear suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,948 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view n/s (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm/rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm /rear bush (2.4.G.2)

heat shield insecure

vechile under side heavy rust front/rear suspension

Pass 9 Jan 2016 131,218 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 117,603 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 77,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,252 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiperblade starting to smear

offside wiperblade starting to smear

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,564 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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BN56 BVH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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