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BN56 DWJ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,116 mi
Last recorded76,116 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,711 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,051 miles

parking brake effort low

sills chassis sub frames corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low

sills chassis sub frames corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,528 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking between tread

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,291 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate but not causing excessive movment

O/s/r tyre starting to crack but no cords visible

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,287 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,089 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 DWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DWJ, 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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BN56 DWJ is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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