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BN56 EFZ

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,632 mi
Last recorded126,632 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 126,632 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back ,floors,chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sill backs,chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floors covered with under trays

Fail 2 Sep 2020 126,604 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from inside mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back ,floors,chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sill backs,chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floors covered with under trays

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,767 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,766 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak From sump ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,987 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,533 miles

Child seats fitted preventing complete inspection of rear seat belts

Engine sump corroded and starting to weep engine oil.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,532 miles

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

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

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

Child seats fitted preventing complete inspection of rear seat belts

Engine sump corroded and starting to weep engine oil.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

sumpo corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,650 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump corroded and starting to leak

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,214 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 EFZ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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