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BN06 NZB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,768 mi
Last recorded42,768 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,844 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,842 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 11 years old.......4305

Offside Front tyre 11 years old........4305

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,273 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs discoloured slightly blue

Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,003 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2013 28,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,641 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,418 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 21,418 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,975 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN06 NZB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN06 NZB, 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 BN06 NZB registered?

BN06 NZB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BN06 NZB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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