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BT56 BNO

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,579 mi
Last recorded78,579 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BNO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 78,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 74,096 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 74,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,644 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 65,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 53,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 31,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,789 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 10 Jun 2014 15,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,301 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,629 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 5,509 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 BNO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 BNO registered?

BT56 BNO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is BT56 BNO safe to buy?

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