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BT56 VNA

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,710 mi
Last recorded134,710 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Mar 2017 124,415 miles

Central Nearside and Offside Front, Central and Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 124,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside Front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside Rear (4.1.E.1)

Central Nearside and Offside Front, Central and Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

hi level brake not working

Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

hi level brake not working

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,740 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 28,818 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 VNA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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