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BN56 SYV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,600 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 83,596 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,836 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides - tyres cracking heavily on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and rear suspension components - heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, cracking perishing on edge of tread and starting to wear low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,349 miles

General under vehicle corrosion inc. subframes and suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,505 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,196 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 74,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,399 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre as crack on tyre face

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2017 69,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre as crack on tyre face

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2016 66,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to tread inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front perished in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Rear unable to view inner rear pads

Pass 15 May 2015 64,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,385 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracks in tread area

Pass 16 May 2013 52,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 46,963 miles

nearside front tyre tread crakes

Pass 28 May 2011 41,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,147 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 37,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 29,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,813 miles

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

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 SYV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BN56 SYV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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