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BT06 APK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,588 mi
Last recorded123,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 APK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,588 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,978 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2024 120,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sil Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,210 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,732 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,362 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,296 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 86,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,589 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,375 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,866 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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BT06 APK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT06 APK, 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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BT06 APK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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