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BN56 DXA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,208 mi
Last recorded131,208 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 DXA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,116 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer (hanger) corroded

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight underside corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer (hanger) corroded

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,155 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted

engine sump corroded

general underside corrosion

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,623 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2013 95,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,477 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,477 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four brake discs corroded

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,686 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,804 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 DXA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

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

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