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BN56 ENP

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,546 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 130,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 130,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

floor pans rusty/corroded

knock from o/s/r suspension, no fault found

oil sump corroded/leaking

rear outer and inner sills rusty/corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,033 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

knock from rear suspension, no fault found

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,854 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 105,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,699 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,919 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,673 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 23,672 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 ENP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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