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BN06 PKA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,795 mi
Last recorded126,795 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 PKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,795 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,461 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,459 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,009 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,318 miles

* NO REVERSE LIGHT *

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 24,436 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,660 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 22,660 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PKA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKA, 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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BN06 PKA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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