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AO06 BYN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,324 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 104,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,160 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,643 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 80,643 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,450 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,385 miles

chip(s) in windscreen

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,070 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres at 3mm and screw in nsf

rear anti roll bar drop links grind in operation

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,730 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,393 miles

Both rear tyre valves are starting to crack

Both seatbelts are slow to retract

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

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

Offside rear brake disc has some corrosion on outer face

Rear number plate has deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,880 miles

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,920 miles

Outer faces of rear brake discs have some surface corrosion.

Seatbelts are slightly slow to retract.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,745 miles

Wipers are smearing slightly and starting to split.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AO06 BYN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 BYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO06 BYN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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