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BN06 PMX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,067 mi
Last recorded35,067 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 PMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 35,067 miles

Offside Visor, not able to be put fully in closed position

Pass 24 Apr 2025 33,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,871 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 30,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 28,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 26,861 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 24,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 23,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 23,473 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 22,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,364 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 18,364 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,357 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 9,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 6,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 4,259 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
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BN06 PMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMX, 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

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What year was BN06 PMX registered?

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

Is BN06 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 PMX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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