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BV56 ZHO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,314 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 65,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Signs of body corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 64,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Signs of body corrosion.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,010 miles

Signs of body corrosion.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 59,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,945 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 57,940 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 is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 52,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,366 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 52,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 50,493 miles

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

front+rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,524 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,489 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 ZHO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZHO, 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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BV56 ZHO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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