MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most rear upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most rear upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and wheel binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres starting to crack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT AND REAR DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW (3-4K APPROX)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake dics rusty
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake dics rusty
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK06 VBG 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 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VBG, 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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BK06 VBG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.
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