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BT06 APX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 APX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 55,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 29,863 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 24,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,770 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 20,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 16,570 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 16,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,534 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 APX 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 88.9%.

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 APX, 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 BT06 APX registered?

BT06 APX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is BT06 APX safe to buy?

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