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BN56 EOL

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EOL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,845 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear multi places including mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,323 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,159 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 100,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,558 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 97,558 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s front tyres getting low and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer brake pad getting (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s rear brake discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

center exhaust metal hanger corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,030 miles

Centre Rear metal exhaust hangers corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face and worn with corroded lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,106 miles

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

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

ADVISE N/S + O/S REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS TO TREADS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,617 miles

ADVISE n/s+o/s rear tyres perished in treads/sidewalls

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE n/s+o/s rear tyres perished in treads/sidewalls

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,909 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,206 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,287 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 EOL is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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