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BV56 ZGW

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZGW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,155 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced too middle sill staring to show rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel sighs of slight corosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,598 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle is corroded inc subframe and suspension

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,795 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,795 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 70,205 miles

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,412 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,049 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,574 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,168 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 19,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

undertray fitted

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 ZGW is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

BV56 ZGW is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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