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BJ56 ZDZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 64,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 63,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underside coated in underseal

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 63,410 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower underside coated in underseal

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 61,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Attachment bracket bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,535 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe support bar corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 57,681 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 56,495 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,600 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R Shocker Has A Light Misting Of Oil Present (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,291 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R Shocker Misting Slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,854 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracks between treads

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall, however not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,630 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,998 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,172 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,026 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,584 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 23,584 miles

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

all brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,226 miles

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

front discs worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,868 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 ZDZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

BJ56 ZDZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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