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C3 BOT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,778 mi
Last recorded20,778 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 20,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 20,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 19,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 18,799 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 18,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 18,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 17,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 16,530 miles

osf tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2018 15,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 15,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,634 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 12,064 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 12,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 6,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,480 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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C3 BOT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C3 BOT, 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

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What year was C3 BOT registered?

C3 BOT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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