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CA06 BFF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,791 mi
Last recorded70,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,791 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 70,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 69,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,417 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly peeling (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 63,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly peeling (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 61,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 54,791 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,582 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 43,594 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,491 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 16,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 1,281 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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CA06 BFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA06 BFF, 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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CA06 BFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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