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BN56 EFV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,296 mi
Last recorded121,296 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,296 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,204 miles

n/s/f door has dents

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,914 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge 195/65/15 o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2016 88,018 miles

both rear tyre valve poor

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,294 miles

both rear wheel valve stems perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,397 miles

exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded

front subframe damaged

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Nov 2014 72,937 miles

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

exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded

front subframe damaged

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,242 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre edges worn tracking recommended

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,237 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 EFV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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