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BV56 LKA

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,799 mi
Last recorded155,799 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 155,799 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating OSF & NSF

Hand brake has little rserve travel left, needs repair

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

OSF & NSF tyres are getting close to legal limit

Rear brake discs are corrding on the edges

Under body is corroding

engine covers & under tyrays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust has minor gas leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,062 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (205/50R17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

exhaust rear mount broken

traction control light is on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure side light bulb not fitted in lamp (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Front Lower both suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (205/50R17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perishing

exhaust rear mount broken

traction control light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 118,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,362 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 105,015 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil pressure light flashing intermittently on idle.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer fluid level light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,756 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

traction control light on

undertray loose

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,539 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LKA is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

BV56 LKA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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