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BT56 HME

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,900 mi
Last recorded72,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,900 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end near flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,735 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot deteriorated but not letting in dust or dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing split pin missing from castle nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot deteriorated but not letting in dust or dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing split pin missing from castle nut (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 68,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,176 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,444 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,618 miles

Offside Front slight binding on driver front wheel on rotation by hand

Fail 25 Jan 2020 56,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions levels exceed default limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front slight binding on driver front wheel on rotation by hand

Pass 19 Jan 2019 52,901 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 27 Jan 2018 48,274 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 44,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,728 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides brake pads starting to get low

both rear brakes binding slightly

oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wipers spliting but still clearing windscreen.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 31,713 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 28,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,400 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 21,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 18,004 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 HME is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HME, 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 HME is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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