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BN56 ELW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,711 mi
Last recorded137,711 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 137,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,240 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 108,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear load bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear load bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,282 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,883 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 75,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,238 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD PLUS WEARING ON INNER EDGES STRONGLY ADVISE

Fail 12 Nov 2015 68,238 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

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

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD PLUS WEARING ON INNER EDGES STRONGLY ADVISE

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,876 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,755 miles

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 1 Oct 2009 18,260 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 ELW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

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

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