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BJ56 RMZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

210,435 mi
Last recorded210,435 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RMZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 210,435 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 185,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tail gate not opening/no parcel shelf fitted boot area inspected from inside vehicle.

Fail 27 Mar 2025 185,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tail gate not opening/no parcel shelf fitted boot area inspected from inside vehicle.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 163,528 miles

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

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

Offside play in inner steering arm

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 163,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside play in inner steering arm

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 134,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak from suspected crank rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak from suspected crank rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,981 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 112,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,241 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush cracked

Nearside Rear axel bushes cracking

Offside Front lower arm rear bush cracking

Offside Rear axle bushes cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - very slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,015 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - very slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,084 miles

front tyres close too limit

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 49,376 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 38,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,919 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,957 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BJ56 RMZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 RMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ56 RMZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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