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BV56 ZHB

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,540 mi
Last recorded143,540 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,540 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 135,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,998 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Sep 2012 85,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,348 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,982 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 ZHB is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

BV56 ZHB is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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