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BK56 RVU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,299 mi
Last recorded84,299 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 RVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 84,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 79,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2022 79,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 77,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 69,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,831 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,976 miles

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

both rear inner discs pitted

cover under engine

Fail 7 Sep 2010 47,815 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both rear inner discs pitted

cover under engine

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,482 miles

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

o/s wiper blade worn

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 RVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

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

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