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AV06 BMU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,751 mi
Last recorded105,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 103,232 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 98,265 miles

Front screen damage

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2020 95,746 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,611 miles

underside corrosion present

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres close to limit will soon need replacement

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads worn

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres close to limit will soon need replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,323 miles

os wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,664 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 BMU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV06 BMU, 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 AV06 BMU registered?

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

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