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BX06 XEL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,244 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 78,237 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,034 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,544 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,533 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,529 miles

thick under seal and corrosion showing on under side of car

Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,653 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,278 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GETTING RUSTY IE SUB FRAMES AND REAR ARMS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,025 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,280 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,847 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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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.

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