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BJ56 TLF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,131 mi
Last recorded50,131 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 TLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 48,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 47,077 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 46,022 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 44,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 42,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 41,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 39,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 37,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,506 miles

all four brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,013 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 20,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 20,894 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 14,647 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 TLF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

BJ56 TLF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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