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BN56 DYP

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 DYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 120,325 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,529 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underfloor ands sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills and sills

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 87,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly distorted across tread

engine light on

exhaust hangers fitted

front number plate cracked

rear suspension springs rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,072 miles

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 45,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,556 miles

child seats fitted n/s and o/s rear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 29,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,986 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,986 miles

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

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 DYP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

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

Is BN56 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 DYP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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