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BV56 FCG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,854 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,862 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 56,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 50,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres perished

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2019 50,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 39,195 miles

front and rear tyres treads deteriorated perished

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,289 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,525 miles

rear disc's and pads poor.

small split to offside front wiper

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,853 miles

surface rust on rear brake disc

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,853 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

surface rust on rear brake disc

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,851 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Chip in front number plate

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded slightly on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 25,851 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

Chip in front number plate

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,132 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,506 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to tear

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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BV56 FCG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV56 FCG, 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 BV56 FCG registered?

BV56 FCG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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