MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
thick under seal and corrosion showing on under side of car
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
thick under seal and corrosion showing on under side of car
Under-tray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
front suspension sub frame getting a bit rusty in places
rear suspension components getting rusty in places
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GETTING RUSTY IE SUB FRAMES AND REAR ARMS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX06 XEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BX06 XEL, 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 BX06 XEL registered?
BX06 XEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2006.
Is BX06 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BX06 XEL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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