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BT56 BNU

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,544 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,467 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 BNU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNU, 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 BT56 BNU registered?

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

Is BT56 BNU safe to buy?

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