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BN56 DYX

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,727 miles

Clutch pipe corroded at slave cylinder

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Exhaust heat shields loose

Exhaust in poor condition along with mounting brackets

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 119,725 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pipe corroded at slave cylinder

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Exhaust heat shields loose

Exhaust in poor condition along with mounting brackets

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

under sides slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 108,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

under sides slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2015 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 78,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,129 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge more nearside(low)

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,129 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge more nearside(low)

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,502 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes wearing

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,499 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes wearing

front brake pads v low

front brakes imbalance

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,721 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,721 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,999 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 28,996 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 DYX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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