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BN56 BVM

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,912 mi
Last recorded95,912 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,912 miles

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

both sills covered with plastic covering hard to know whats underneath

Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills covered with plastic covering hard to know whats underneath

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,387 miles

car well under sealed fresh

Fail 4 Sep 2019 73,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,454 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,452 miles

REAR AXLE AND LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R AND N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,452 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.7.B.6a)

REAR AXLE AND LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R AND N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 65,057 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 65,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,358 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 48,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,528 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Split

Front Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,561 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TRACTION CONTROL FAULT WARNING LAMP ON DASH

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,207 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished & cracking (strongly advice)

d s c light on

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,074 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 BVM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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