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BN06 PLO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,613 mi
Last recorded95,613 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 PLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,613 miles

eml light on

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,371 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)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,214 miles

engine light on

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 87,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s wiper blade worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,183 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,534 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 69,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,058 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 May 2009 51,920 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 51,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 PLO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

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

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