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DC06 BOF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 BOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 111,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 111,493 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill is in need of repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system fluid leak at union on caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,885 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 110,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT AND REAR ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,549 miles

Unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to brake bind. To be checked at MoT re-test

Fail 5 Jul 2022 109,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Note: Brakes overheating likely! (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to brake bind. To be checked at MoT re-test

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,814 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 106,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,741 miles

under body general corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,736 miles

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

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

under body general corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2019 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,919 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded & broke (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH'S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,125 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on legal limit in centre of tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,948 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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DC06 BOF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DC06 BOF, 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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DC06 BOF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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