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BK56 RBO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 91,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 82,197 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 10 May 2022 73,851 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2021 61,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 60,044 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 60,044 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,620 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,335 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,886 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,885 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2013 50,082 miles

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

engine tapping,.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 50,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine tapping,.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 32,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,943 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 RBO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK56 RBO, 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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BK56 RBO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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