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BN56 PBV

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,810 mi
Last recorded75,810 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 75,810 miles

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

undercariage corosion

Fail 9 May 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear sills corroded and weak

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 71,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2018 71,112 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 56,975 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 49,636 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 49,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 43,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,599 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,974 miles

front disc pads and tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,885 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 PBV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

BN56 PBV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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