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BN56 BVV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 123,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,044 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 28 Aug 2019 116,042 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,145 miles

Front Inner discs badly worn

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,144 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure not supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by fuel tank / filter /loose insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner discs badly worn

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,261 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Fail 6 Sep 2016 90,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,164 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 71,821 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,287 miles

both fron tyres tred getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,080 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,017 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,669 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,957 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 BVV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

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

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