CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV56 ZHT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 124,020 miles

Front exhaust blowing

emissions high

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2026 124,020 miles

Front exhaust blowing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions high

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 120,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

emissions high

exhaust blow at joint

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,313 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 22 Apr 2023 115,973 miles

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose fixing loose ,which is attach to the upper wish bone ,

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 115,965 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose fixing loose ,which is attach to the upper wish bone ,

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 113,224 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,306 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 108,306 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,181 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,181 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,908 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 15,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,130 miles

Inner face of both front discs lipped and grooved.

cut in outer wall of o/s/r tyre

o/s/r alloy damaged.

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV56 ZHT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV56 ZHT?

You can check the full history of BV56 ZHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV56 ZHT registered?

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

Is BV56 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 ZHT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV56 ZHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV56 ZHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.