MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
front brake discs worn
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BV56 LKA is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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