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BT55 KFA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,450 miles

All four tyres cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2025 65,450 miles

All four tyres cracking

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 55,362 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2023 55,344 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 48,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 22,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 14,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 12,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 11,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 9,641 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 7,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 6,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 4,003 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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BT55 KFA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT55 KFA, 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 BT55 KFA registered?

BT55 KFA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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