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BK06 VBD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,055 mi
Last recorded40,055 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,055 miles

surface corrosion on front suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,044 miles

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW RETRACTION

surface rust in various areas on under body and suspension

Fail 18 Sep 2024 40,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW RETRACTION

surface rust in various areas on under body and suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,006 miles

surface rust in various areas on under body and suspension

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,983 miles

surfaces rust

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,885 miles

engine oil on minimum

Fail 4 Sep 2019 39,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,978 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 37,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,069 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,710 miles

surface rust in various areas

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,339 miles

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

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,811 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 VBD 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 85%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

BK06 VBD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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