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BV56 ZGL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,410 miles

Offside Front Fog light offside front inoperative - not a testable item

Fail 21 Jul 2025 73,400 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light offside front inoperative - not a testable item

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,662 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 71,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

OF Wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 68,581 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,577 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 67,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,038 miles

complete underside of car has been under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2020 62,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 57,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 49,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,726 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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BV56 ZGL 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 84.2%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

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

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