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AV06 BNY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,095 mi
Last recorded44,095 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges of both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 44,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges of both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 35,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside seat belt slow too retract

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,901 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 13,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,354 miles

Undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,066 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 BNY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 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 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 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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