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BN56 PFA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,382 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,932 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,283 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,916 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,281 miles

requires new o/s and n/s wiper rubbers.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,859 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 PFA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PFA, 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 BN56 PFA registered?

BN56 PFA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is BN56 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 PFA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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