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BL06 JJL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 JJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,811 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front, rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle very heavily corroded

o/s n/s front brake back plates corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,707 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 68,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components heavily corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s front brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,608 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle has minor corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components possibly due to standing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,726 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 65,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,899 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,899 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,529 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,529 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,868 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,027 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 38,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight warp on offside front brake disc

Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front inside face of brake discs scored offside disc is close to limit

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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BL06 JJL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL06 JJL, 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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BL06 JJL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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