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BV06 VJP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 58,460 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2024 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn disconnected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 54,990 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general underside corrosion including suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general underside corrosion including suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,083 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,954 miles

both rear tyre treads badly cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,212 miles

both rear tyres treads showing cracks

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,946 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 43,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,570 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 40,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,741 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces and rear slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,194 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BV06 VJP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV06 VJP, 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 BV06 VJP registered?

BV06 VJP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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