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BV56 LKC

2006 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,655 mi
Last recorded79,655 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing very close to the limit

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bar lower dust cover perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread and tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Rear Outer brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,906 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bar lower dust cover slightly split/perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Rear Outer brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,961 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2019 74,961 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,510 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,357 miles

near and off side front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,064 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 LKC is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LKC, 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 LKC is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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