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BJ56 TSY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,381 mi
Last recorded53,381 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 45,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 39,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 39,582 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,241 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 36,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,896 miles

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

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

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 TSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

BJ56 TSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is BJ56 TSY safe to buy?

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