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BX56 AHV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,675 mi
Last recorded61,675 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 AHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,237 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,827 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,981 miles

Rear discs poor

Fail 5 Nov 2014 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,668 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads close to/on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,124 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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BX56 AHV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX56 AHV, 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 BX56 AHV registered?

BX56 AHV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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