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BV56 FCP

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FCP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,202 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,506 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 118,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 108,524 miles

nsr anti roll bar link worn

osr suspension damper has a slight fluid leak

Fail 6 Jul 2017 108,524 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

nsr anti roll bar link worn

osr suspension damper has a slight fluid leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,496 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 98,496 miles

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

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

osf suspension outer ball joint worn

osr brake pads close to minimum

rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,799 miles

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

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,239 miles

advised nearside rear tyre shows wear on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 81,239 miles

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

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

advised nearside rear tyre shows wear on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 59,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,047 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2010 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 32,106 miles

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

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

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 FCP is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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