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BN56 CFM

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 62,836 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,399 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 59,399 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 59,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,014 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 49,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

everything front to rear of underside is painted/sealant

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,139 miles

under vehicle heavily covered in under seal including suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,655 miles

several areas of damage on body work and bumpers

underside,sub-frames and suspension components very corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 45,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose/moved in arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

several areas of damage on body work and bumpers

underside,sub-frames and suspension components very corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 42,473 miles

several areas of corrosion on underside, suspension and suspension subframes

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,165 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly when applied

several areas of corrosion on under side

several areas of damage on body work

Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,633 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 37,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,654 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 34,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2014 31,629 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,503 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,029 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 CFM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

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

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