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BN56 DYW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,039 mi
Last recorded143,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 143,039 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder in drivers field of vision: re-positioned (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner lower sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower sills, chassis and underbody corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2026 143,035 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction media holder in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested including levelling device (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached front exhaust heat shield/sound proofing detached and loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn below 2mm bald on edges with a split to the inner shoulder exposing the ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner lower sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower sills, chassis and underbody corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,674 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,113 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre box mount bracket broken away from pipework, one of two (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner lower sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,113 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre box mount bracket broken away from pipework, one of two (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam self rectified during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner lower sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,483 miles

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

under body and rear axle rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,578 miles

Front front number plate slight deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places including suspension components/sills and bootfloor (holed)

Fail 4 Jan 2021 108,578 miles

Front front number plate slight deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places including suspension components/sills and bootfloor (holed)

Pass 9 Jan 2020 104,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 104,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 93,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,518 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,554 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,331 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 71,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,261 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,731 miles

front no. plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front no. plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,675 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 DYW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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