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BT55 KFD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,651 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 107,343 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

various surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Fail 15 May 2023 107,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier bracket is missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

various surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2022 99,486 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,608 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on back half of chassis, and underseal applied to both rear inner sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded 30cm from axle point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded 30cm from axle point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general body surface rust underneath

undertrays fitted some components unable to check

Pass 3 May 2019 98,521 miles

noise from engine like exhaust blowing but from induction side not exhaust - PCV valve? Purge valve?

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 May 2019 98,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps low (4.1.2 (a))

noise from engine like exhaust blowing but from induction side not exhaust - PCV valve? Purge valve?

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2018 98,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion both inner wheel arches to sills

rear suspension and subframes rusty

sills have plastic covers fitted preventing close inspection

Fail 2 May 2018 98,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion both inner wheel arches to sills

rear suspension and subframes rusty

sills have plastic covers fitted preventing close inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 90,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,296 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2013 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 66,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,467 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,271 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 40,094 miles

handbrake travel a little high

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 KFD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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