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BN56 CFA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,337 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 101,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,235 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 90,129 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 77,390 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,377 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,377 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 12 Aug 2010 54,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,011 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 CFA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

BN56 CFA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BN56 CFA safe to buy?

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