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BN56 EOX

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,255 mi
Last recorded67,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EOX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 67,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,793 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 48,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,996 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 42,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,744 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,120 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,070 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,354 miles

Advise traction control light on.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dsc light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,621 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 EOX is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black 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 EOX, 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 EOX is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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