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BN56 BVK

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 68,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 67,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Damage to quarter

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 67,533 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Nearside front and offside front (1.7.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Damage to quarter

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,234 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 BVK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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