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BT06 ECW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

7,183 mi
Last recorded7,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ECW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 7,183 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 7,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 7,084 miles

DSC Light on

Pass 6 Dec 2022 7,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 7,076 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 7,066 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 7,016 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 7,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are heavily cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 6,996 miles

Both front and rear tyres cracking due to age.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Front brake discs and pads have 6000 miles left.

Pass 11 May 2017 6,867 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2016 6,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 6,278 miles

Both front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 23 May 2014 6,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 4,717 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 4,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,563 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 ECW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 BT06 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

BT06 ECW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is BT06 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 ECW 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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