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BT56 DAU

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,291 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 114,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner and outer edge and is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 90,985 miles

Body work in poor condition

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

OSR tyre low on pressure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear number plate broken

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,412 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,022 miles

cracking in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,732 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,132 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 DAU is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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