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BN56 EMJ

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,778 mi
Last recorded118,778 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EMJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,778 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear all suspension componetes slightly corroded

sump is coverd with underselant

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 114,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr(inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2017 103,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr(inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,944 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,005 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,005 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,292 miles

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes showing wear

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,292 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes showing wear

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,368 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 EMJ is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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