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BN56 EOT

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,538 mi
Last recorded56,538 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EOT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,538 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,536 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

o/s rear tyre worn on edges and deteriorated in sidewalls

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,336 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

dsc light on

sills all starting to corrode

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dsc light on

sills all starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction light on dash

undertray loose/ damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2013 38,616 miles

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

Oil leak

dsc light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,616 miles

Oil leak

dsc light on dash

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,777 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,341 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,346 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 EOT is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EOT, 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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What year was BN56 EOT registered?

BN56 EOT is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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