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BN56 EFJ

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,679 mi
Last recorded125,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,679 miles

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

under tray hanging down

Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray hanging down

Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,647 miles

All underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 116,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and pipe bent at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not secured (1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,225 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,505 miles

child seats fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

general corrosion under vehicle

offside mirror cover missing

rear bumper damaged

temporary repairs made to rear registration lamps

Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

child seats fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

general corrosion under vehicle

offside mirror cover missing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,496 miles

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

child seats fitted

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,569 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,566 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,316 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,144 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 EFJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

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

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