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BT56 BHV

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 95,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,266 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,143 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,911 miles

Central Front brake servo slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front slight play in ball joint

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner an stepping

Rear both rear trailing arms bushes slight cracking no movement

Rear rear pads an discs pitted corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,911 miles

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

Central Front brake servo slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front slight play in ball joint

Offside Front tyre balding on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner an stepping

Rear both rear trailing arms bushes slight cracking no movement

Rear rear pads an discs pitted corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,020 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Brake servo corroding

Front wipers smeering

O/S number plate bulb came on with a tap & stayed on

O/S/F side lamp bulb came on with a tap & stayed on

O/S/R tyre cracking

Play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr and nsr bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,879 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)

front discs slight lip

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,241 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 52,241 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,880 miles

N/S/R Tyre Starting to Crack and on 3mm(205 50 17 V).

Fail 24 Aug 2011 34,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R Tyre Starting to Crack and on 3mm(205 50 17 V).

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,384 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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BT56 BHV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT56 BHV, 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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BT56 BHV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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