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BV56 ZHU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2023 79,096 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine knocking excessively at fast idle. Can't hold steady RPM. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 78,421 miles

Emissions not tested loud engine rattle on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases patched and sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 68,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases patched and sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 56,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,216 miles

advise wear to outer edges of nearside and offside front tyres /stepped tread area

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 9,625 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 ZHU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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