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BN56 PCU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,569 mi
Last recorded159,569 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 159,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 153,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 145,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Fail 7 Mar 2018 145,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jan 2017 136,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,576 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 127,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,203 miles

both front tyres perished

both lower arm bushes deteriated slightly

o/s/f shock slight oil mist

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,847 miles

both rear tyres low on tread 205/55v16

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly deteriated but still clear the screen

rear wiper smeering

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,045 miles

Oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,972 miles

damage nsf tyre outerwall

front bottom arm bushes splitting

front pads getting low

nsr tyre cracked and low

osr tyre cracked

rear laterial link bushes worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 66,972 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

damage nsf tyre outerwall

front bottom arm bushes splitting

front pads getting low

nsr tyre cracked and low

osr tyre cracked

rear laterial link bushes worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,198 miles

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

rear lateral link bushs partly worn

slight cracks in nsf bottom arm bush

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,198 miles

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

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

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

rear lateral link bushs partly worn

slight cracks in nsf bottom arm bush

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PCU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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