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CR02 BYZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,724 mi
Last recorded49,724 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 BYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside seat belt lazy retraction

n/s/r and o/s/r light units product on lens [not adversely affecting light output

Pass 1 May 2025 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside seat belt lazy retraction

n/s/r and o/s/r light units fitted with product on lens --not adversely affecting light output.

tyre build dates---o/s/f wk35/yr14 ---n/s/r and o/s/r wk30/yr16

Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust rear gas leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside seat belt lazy retraction

n/s/r and o/s/r light units fitted with product on lens --not adversely affecting light output.

tyre build dates---o/s/f wk35/yr14 ---n/s/r and o/s/r wk30/yr16

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing [wheel rotation] due to excessive brake bind.

Pass 2 May 2024 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside seat belt lazy retraction

n/s/r and o/s/r light units has a product on lens [not adversely affecting light output]

Fail 2 May 2024 47,523 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside seat belt lazy retraction

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

n/s/r and o/s/r light units has a product on lens [not adversely affecting light output]

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,631 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,589 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 44,589 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,430 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity n/s/r and o/s/r light assemblies (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 43,430 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity n/s/r and o/s/r light assemblies (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 41,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 39,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 19,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,553 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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CR02 BYZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CR02 BYZ, 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 CR02 BYZ registered?

CR02 BYZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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