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BV56 FDD

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 127,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle showing heavy signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,522 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,270 miles

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,709 miles

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))

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jul 2019 103,691 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,532 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,609 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Inner faces of both front brake discs are in very poor condition

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger severely corroded & almost broken

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,609 miles

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

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Inner faces of both front brake discs are in very poor condition

Inner faces of both rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger severely corroded & almost broken

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,414 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,522 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,600 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,652 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,652 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,993 miles

both front tyres close to limit and very low on inside edges

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 FDD is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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