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BK06 GZF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,988 mi
Last recorded72,988 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 GZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,988 miles

Both seatbelts slow to retract.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 72,988 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO high. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both nearside and offside rear inner sills/ wheelarches under car corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both seatbelts slow to retract.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 68,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

covers fitted.

under body covered in undersealer.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 68,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 67,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 66,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 66,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 66,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 65,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 May 2015 64,342 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 64,342 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 63,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,277 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,776 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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BK06 GZF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK06 GZF, 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 BK06 GZF registered?

BK06 GZF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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