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BN56 EEA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,802 mi
Last recorded164,802 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EEA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 164,802 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

exhaust corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 164,802 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 163,162 miles

Body corrosion - outer sills & wheel arches

Front - suspension arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear - Suspension component mounting repairs covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure - Siils, Wheel arches & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 9 Nov 2021 163,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body corrosion - outer sills & wheel arches

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure - Siils, Wheel arches & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,975 miles

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, Sills & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 29 Nov 2019 160,570 miles

Body corrosion : Underbody, Sills & Prescribed areas corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2018 158,579 miles

Movement in front suspension arm rear bushes under braking

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Nov 2017 155,417 miles

All suspension, steering & brake components have surface corrosion

Body has slight corrosion underbody & inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 151,905 miles

Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all steering, suspension and braking components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,340 miles

surface corrosion on suspension and brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2014 132,926 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,857 miles

sump corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 103,150 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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 EEA 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 83.3%.

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

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