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BV56 LJA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LJA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,347 miles

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,871 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,871 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ----- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from screen to test

oil sump + filter corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,151 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ----- inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from screen to test

oil sump + filter corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,995 miles

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

engine oil sump badly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 61,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil sump badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,935 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,097 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 LJA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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