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BN56 BWG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,888 mi
Last recorded108,888 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 108,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 108,868 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 96,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 95,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,480 miles

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

Offside Rear strengthening plate corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear strengthening plate corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,074 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both frontdd (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 95,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both frontdd (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 79,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 59,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread pattern

Fail 27 Apr 2016 54,594 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 19 May 2015 47,724 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/f tyre age cracking

slight play on n/s/f drop link

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight age cracking appearing on frt tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,528 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,927 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BN56 BWG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BN56 BWG, 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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BN56 BWG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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