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BN56 BWK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,764 mi
Last recorded69,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 68,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 68,713 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 67,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 66,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 65,629 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 65,570 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing lining broken/insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

under body badly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads perished

brake backing plates badly deteriorated

subframes and components very badly corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,437 miles

all rear suspension arms badly corroded

both front arms bushes split

both front tyre treads perished

brake hoses corroded

underbody and components badly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slight binds and pulse both front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms badly corroded

both front arms bushes split

both front tyre treads perished

brake hoses corroded

underbody and components badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,332 miles

both front alloy suspension arms (lower) bushes badly split

brake back plates deteriorated

brake hoses badly corroded

front tyre treads perished 2055016

under body and components badly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 62,332 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front alloy suspension arms (lower) bushes badly split

brake back plates deteriorated

brake hoses badly corroded

front tyre treads perished 2055016

under body and components badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 58,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

general underbody and component corrosion

Fail 1 May 2019 58,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,758 miles

exhaust noisy / vibration / slight blow

front and rear brake discs corrosion

rear tyres perished / front tyres slightly perished

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 50,972 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,383 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 47,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,371 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Aug 2009 23,683 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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BN56 BWK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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