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BN56 EMX

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 136,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill is heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has extensive corrosion throughout,

Fail 8 Aug 2023 136,849 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear o/s inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear o/s stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle body corroded

under side of vehicle subframes and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,075 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 119,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,916 miles

Rear boot lid outer skin showing signs of damaged at time of test

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle body

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 92,515 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,516 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,624 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp not in line with wing and bumper

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,288 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 EMX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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