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BV06 VJX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 111,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle/Suspension arm & mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,003 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 106,956 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 104,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective passenger front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 101,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 95,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,552 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,663 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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BV06 VJX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VJX, 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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BV06 VJX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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