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BN56 EOO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,717 miles

Front advise pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,588 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,391 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,448 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,652 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,428 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,417 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,893 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 EOO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOO, 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 EOO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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