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BT55 KFE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,532 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 114,402 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 67,090 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 49,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 44,041 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 May 2019 44,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,429 miles

near side front brake stiff

Pass 5 May 2015 36,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,174 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,629 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,039 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 KFE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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