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BN56 DWO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,435 mi
Last recorded114,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 108,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,674 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 77,356 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear entire suspension & subframe surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2021 58,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,828 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner front and rear sills corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror casing broken/repaired

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

n/s and o/s plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,573 miles

Front Inner sills both sides corroded

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corrded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,422 miles

exhaust and hangers corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,217 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 DWO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

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

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