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BR05 OBR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 OBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 130,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,411 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,411 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 110,220 miles

Offside number plate light is not working.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,080 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,178 miles

offside rear disc worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,416 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,312 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BR05 OBR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BR05 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BR05 OBR registered?

BR05 OBR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BR05 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR05 OBR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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