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BJ56 FXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.2mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 102,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 98,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 94,333 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 79,976 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,794 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,968 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,499 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,615 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,990 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,406 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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BJ56 FXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ56 FXS, 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 BJ56 FXS registered?

BJ56 FXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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