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BN56 EFH

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EFH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,635 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,922 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,834 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 93,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 89,638 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,094 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 83,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 83,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective Lower ball joint nylon nut ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 73,919 miles

item removed from drivers view before test

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil level low 1ltr added

Fail 15 Dec 2015 73,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15/H inner edge under ply showing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge under ply showing (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 15 Dec 2014 63,742 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,868 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 EFH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc 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 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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