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BN56 CMY

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,408 mi
Last recorded104,408 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CMY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,405 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 96,013 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,492 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 CMY is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

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

Is BN56 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 CMY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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