MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misting both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wing damaged
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misting both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wing damaged
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing damaged not resulting in sharp edges
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front body panel [wing] damaged but not resulting in sharp edges
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wing damaged
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wing damaged
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear tyres out of shape
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front has damage to the wing not resulting in sharp edges
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Inner 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)
l/h front wing poor
l/h rear tyre bald spots in tread areas
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Inner 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)
l/h front wing poor
l/h rear tyre bald spots in tread areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air conditioning condenser deteriating
brake fluid is getting low
nearside front brake pad getting low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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BN56 EDV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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