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EF06 BDO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 121,484 miles

Headlamps Deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2025 121,449 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamps Deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2024 112,911 miles

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 7 Aug 2024 112,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 101,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,437 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 93,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear part of under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,702 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,761 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Some cracking inside treads both front tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Some cracking inside treads both front tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 76,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

osf drop link has a tag missing

Fail 28 Jul 2017 73,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

osf drop link has a tag missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,244 miles

Nearside Front Drop Link has a securing tag missing

Offside Front Drop Link has a securing tag missing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Drop Link has a securing tag missing

Offside Front Drop Link has a securing tag missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,669 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,581 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,728 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut in nsf tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,728 miles

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

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

small cut in nsf tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,391 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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EF06 BDO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF06 BDO, 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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EF06 BDO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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