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BN06 TGZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,560 mi
Last recorded80,560 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes on flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear floor showing corrrosion

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rears and n/s/r has slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rears. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r floor.

front and rear subframes rusted and rear suspension.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front front subframe is corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both anti roll bars upper boots and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear control arm boots are perished

Rear rear control arms are corroded

rear diff casing is corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 70,834 miles

Differential casing becoming heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded/holed under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Differential casing becoming heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,675 miles

Slight corrosion by front and rear suspension mounts

Some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Apr 2018 69,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion by front and rear suspension mounts

Some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,959 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,554 miles

Slight play in off side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,150 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,892 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated.

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 TGZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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