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BV56 FCM

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 63,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lcok on rear both hand brake

Fail 6 May 2022 63,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

did not lcok on rear both hand brake

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,025 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 53,091 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 53,027 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,105 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,072 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,743 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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BV56 FCM is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 BV56 FCM, 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 BV56 FCM registered?

BV56 FCM is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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