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BT06 MAZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,127 miles

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 50,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 45,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 44,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 41,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 21 May 2019 40,749 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 39,662 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 37,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on inner side wall, no cords exposed

Pass 3 May 2016 35,468 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,540 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 22,068 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 14,013 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 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MAZ, 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 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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