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BN56 ECW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,085 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,799 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)

Pass 20 May 2011 40,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,070 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)

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 ECW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

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

Is BN56 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 ECW 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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