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BK06 VBM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 VBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,141 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 85,027 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 84,582 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,576 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,781 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 80,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,254 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel has a slight binding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,165 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 40,165 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 33,662 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing low/worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,497 miles

nearside front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front brake pads worn thin

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,335 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,968 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VBM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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