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BN56 PFU

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,533 mi
Last recorded131,533 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and suspensions badly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil filter corroded + damp

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,644 miles

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

under side of car and suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 103,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

under side of car and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,235 miles

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

under trays engine covers

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,134 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster lens (cover) (6.1.C.1)

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,833 miles

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 55,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,182 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 37,182 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished between tread.

front pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,283 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr lateral link bushes cracked.

osr lateral link bushes cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,622 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 PFU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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