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BT56 FHR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,041 mi
Last recorded147,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 147,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust has a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 147,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust has a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases previous repair on centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 146,125 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases previous repair on centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 142,370 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 138,323 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 134,409 miles

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

vehicle structure under sealed rear lower

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,101 miles

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

vehicle structure under sealed rear lower

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,719 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear inner edges

Rear suspension component under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,167 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear inner edges

Rear rear end of vehicle under carriage and suspension has been under sealed recently--

Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 107,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,261 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Surface corrosion to underside components.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,783 miles

Front under covers fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,105 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 FHR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

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

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