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BN56 EDK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,800 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Ns/Os side mirror casing broken and taped not affection the view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Suspension corroded but not excessively

Pass 11 Nov 2022 117,635 miles

Ns/Os side mirror casing missing

Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Ns/Os side mirror casing missing

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 112,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front side mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,771 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 104,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 89,732 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 85,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 80,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 May 2017 80,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 73,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,798 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,424 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting in nearside and offside rear inner bodysills

nearside door mirror housing missing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,076 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting in both inner bodysills

partiall plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,266 miles

20% imbalance on front wheels

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills and chassis rails

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plstic covers partially covering bodysills preventing a thorough examination

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,292 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,631 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 EDK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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