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BN56 EDC

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,324 mi
Last recorded117,324 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower slight corrosion on the sill

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 87,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,235 miles

Gearbox oil leak (driveshaft seals)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX SHAFT SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX SHAFT SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,566 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,382 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,992 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 EDC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

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

Is BN56 EDC safe to buy?

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