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BT06 NLF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been under sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,502 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,777 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 58,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,278 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 53,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,490 miles

Front wiper blades split.

cut in outer wall of O/S/F tyre.

nail in inner tread of of N/S/R tyre.

rear tyre treads getting low.

Fail 11 Jul 2009 15,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wiper blades split.

cut in outer wall of N/S/F tyre.

nail in inner tread of of N/S/R tyre.

rear tyre treads getting low.

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 NLF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

BT06 NLF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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