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BT06 APY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,551 mi
Last recorded33,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 APY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 33,551 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 32,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 31,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 30,944 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 30,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,907 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,795 miles

Offside Front wiper slightly split

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 27,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure droplink broken (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,754 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 24,754 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 21,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,967 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,456 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 APY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 APY, 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 APY registered?

BT06 APY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2006.

Is BT06 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 APY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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