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BK56 DZG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,319 mi
Last recorded68,319 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 DZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 68,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 68,319 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH - LED BULBS FITTED IN HALOGEN UNIT (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,367 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,015 miles

Both rear drop link bushes cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,881 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,881 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,514 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,375 miles

Advise ns & osr tyres worn outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,988 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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BK56 DZG 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 90%.

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 BK56 DZG, 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 BK56 DZG registered?

BK56 DZG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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