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BT56 DCV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is on 2mm markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is on 2mm markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,604 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 42,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 42,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,164 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 35,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 28,941 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,246 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 18,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,643 miles

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

front brake discs inner face corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,952 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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BT56 DCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 DCV, 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 BT56 DCV registered?

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

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