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BN56 CGO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,645 mi
Last recorded191,645 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CGO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 191,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 May 2022 191,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 176,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 176,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 164,222 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 164,222 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 150,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 137,602 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 29 May 2018 137,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber totally inefficient

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 30 May 2017 119,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 119,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 100,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,533 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 81,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 62,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,663 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 46,663 miles

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

brake fluid resevoir down on level-not on minimum

Pass 23 May 2012 31,377 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,260 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 17,581 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

near side rear light cracked

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 CGO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 CGO registered?

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

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