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BT55 MVC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,901 mi
Last recorded73,901 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 73,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 73,308 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,594 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 58,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,498 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,642 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 MVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

BT55 MVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is BT55 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 MVC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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