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BN56 ELH

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,712 mi
Last recorded70,712 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cracks in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,974 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,685 miles

Front discs slightly warped

Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,886 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 20,886 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 16,796 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 ELH is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ELH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 ELH registered?

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

Is BN56 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 ELH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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