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BN56 DYS

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,253 mi
Last recorded69,253 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,397 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,114 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 DYS is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

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

Is BN56 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 DYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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