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BN56 BVU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,704 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 131,699 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,970 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread wearing slightly

Offside Front tyre inner tread wearing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 98,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,086 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,520 miles

x3 nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,339 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)

uneven wear to front tyres

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 BVU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

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

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