CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN06 NZJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,081 mi
Last recorded41,081 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 41,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 40,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,914 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 37,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 37,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 36,966 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both anti roll bar drop links all dust covers perished splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 36,092 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven starting to perish

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 21 May 2021 36,092 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding disc blued pads burnt (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres worn uneven starting to perish

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,130 miles

all 4 tyres worn uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2020 35,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

all 4 tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 May 2019 33,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 32,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges

suggest tracking check front and rear

Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,641 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edge suggest tracking check

Fail 11 Jun 2016 30,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn outer edge suggest tracking check

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,128 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 31 May 2013 25,884 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 25,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 21 May 2012 23,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 23,308 miles

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

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

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)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,891 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN06 NZJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN06 NZJ?

You can check the full history of BN06 NZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN06 NZJ registered?

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

Is BN06 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 NZJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN06 NZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN06 NZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.