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BJ56 KXO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,624 mi
Last recorded132,624 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 132,624 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 132,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 128,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 128,575 miles

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

Rear brace bars holed and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,632 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/rsub frame support bars corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 125,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/rsub frame support bars corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,414 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 119,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,290 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 118,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,401 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 116,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 102,140 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,540 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,598 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 KXO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ56 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

BJ56 KXO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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