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BN06 RCO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 RCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 72,903 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,075 miles

Offside Rear inner sil undersealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 71,002 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,916 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 66,676 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and lower ,front and rear,all eight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 64,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 64,388 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear inner sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,928 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 59,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 59,655 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,860 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,342 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,636 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 26,568 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 24,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,209 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,661 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 RCO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 RCO, 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 RCO registered?

BN06 RCO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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