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BN56 ELO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,898 mi
Last recorded155,898 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 155,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,035 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to nor door and bumper

Fail 15 Mar 2019 125,035 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspect power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to nor door and bumper

Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,616 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 8 May 2017 99,731 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 8 May 2017 99,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2016 87,161 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 87,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 76,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light showing fault with car

Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,794 miles

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

engine management light showing problem with vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,794 miles

engine management light showing problem with vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to smeer slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ELO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

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

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