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VU56 BWV

2006 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,557 mi
Last recorded70,557 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BWV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 70,557 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle suspension arms suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 70,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle suspension arms suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 70,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides, rear sills inner and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 70,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides, rear sills inner and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 69,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 69,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axel corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 66,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,633 miles

oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

rear suspension in a rusty condition

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,868 miles

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

rear suspension,inner siils and outriggers in a rusty condition

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,082 miles

INNER SILLS SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Rear SUB FRAME SURFACE CORROSION

SUSPENTION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 8 Mar 2019 56,020 miles

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

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

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

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

INNER SILLS SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Rear SUB FRAME SURFACE CORROSION

SUSPENTION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,944 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,603 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall has a "nick" in it.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,456 miles

O/S/F tyre has 2mm min tread left.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,139 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge.

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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VU56 BWV is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU56 BWV, 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 VU56 BWV registered?

VU56 BWV is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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