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BV56 ZGF

2006 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 141,175 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 134,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 130,498 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen stone chipped

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

Offside Rear light lens slight crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear wheel arch corroded

Underbody corroded

both outer sills cover fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2023 127,166 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody corroded

both outer sills cover fitted

Rear both rear wheel arch corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens slight crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, inner sill, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On or just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, inner sill, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 122,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, inner sill, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On or just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill, inner sill, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 115,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH outer sills and wheel arches corroded getting weak

clutch worn

oil leak sump appears to be corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres getting low inner edge and wearing out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres getting low inner edge and wearing out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,011 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,136 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,136 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,323 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,323 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,976 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,168 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,168 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,621 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 ZGF is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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