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BV56 LJE

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,448 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,448 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 84,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 84,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,520 miles

all rear exhaust mounting brackets are corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,496 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 LJE is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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