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AO06 BYR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,338 mi
Last recorded66,338 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,844 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,783 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 56,782 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 53,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,214 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 49,210 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 45,842 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 45,842 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 42,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,847 miles

all front and rear brake discs, inner faces deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 38,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear brake discs, inner faces deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 35,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,273 miles

nearside front tyre has cracked sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 3 May 2013 26,532 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 22,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,383 miles

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 BYR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BYR, 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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What year was AO06 BYR registered?

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

Is AO06 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 BYR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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