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BN56 EGC

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,845 mi
Last recorded138,845 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 138,845 miles

Nearside Rear suspension corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 138,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,719 miles

Nearside Rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 133,719 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners hanging off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,451 miles

heavy surface corrosion to both n/s and o/s inner sills to wheel arch

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,378 miles

Rear tyres both slightly cracking in tyre treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,855 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tyre tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,322 miles

all rear brake pads getting low

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,122 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,122 miles

Engine check light on

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check light on

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre tread low

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,495 miles

front pads getting low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,831 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 EGC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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