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AV06 BMO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,488 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 79,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,975 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 77,975 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 76,206 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,097 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,403 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,798 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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AV06 BMO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 BMO, 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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AV06 BMO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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