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BN56 BVP

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,609 mi
Last recorded114,609 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,609 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 105,224 miles

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

both front and rear tyres worn low

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,224 miles

both front and rear tyres worn low

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 60,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BVP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BVP, 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 BN56 BVP registered?

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

Is BN56 BVP safe to buy?

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