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BK06 VBE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,494 mi
Last recorded88,494 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 VBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,023 miles

offside front brake binding slightly. front brake efforts uneaven. advise inspect brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,023 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both lamps wrong colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside front brake binding slightly. front brake efforts uneaven. advise inspect brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,985 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 52,982 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing not checked

Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,190 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 45,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,614 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 VBE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

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

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