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BN56 ENK

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,056 mi
Last recorded63,056 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,605 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 62,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,550 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,884 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 55,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,632 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 48,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 45,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,429 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,395 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 33,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,976 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 ENK is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ENK, 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 ENK registered?

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

Is BN56 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 ENK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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