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BN56 EFR

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,610 mi
Last recorded42,610 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,752 miles

rear screen wash not working

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,752 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear screen wash jet blocked

Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (tyres scrubbed on inner edges) (2.4.G.2)

Rear screen wash jet blocked

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,300 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,717 miles

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

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

rear screen wash not working

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,928 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 EFR is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

BN56 EFR is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is BN56 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 EFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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