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BN56 ECX

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,121 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights getting ready for polishing coated with a substance (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,121 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights getting ready for polishing coated with a substance (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,632 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Brocken across fixing point (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Requires clutch slipping badly

Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,033 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,553 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

oil leak from sump

parking brake poor 19%

unable to check certain items, due to undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,506 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,480 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,864 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 ECX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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