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BT56 BND

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 142,968 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame slight corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2021 112,928 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,520 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 1 May 2019 106,400 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front oil below min when car came in

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 98,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre sidewall perished 205.55.16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 89,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,656 miles

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

play in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,468 miles

both front tyres are perished in tread

inner face of rear brake discs corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,864 miles

rear bumper damaged

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,345 miles

front wipers are poor

rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,896 miles

front discs inner faces poor

standing corrosion on rear discs

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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BT56 BND is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BT56 BND, 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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BT56 BND is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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