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BN06 RCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,758 mi
Last recorded109,758 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 109,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 94,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 85,139 miles

offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severeli deteriated

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,753 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,572 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 19 May 2009 34,569 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer egde

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 RCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

BN06 RCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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