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EY06 BWP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 BWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 92,750 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 92,570 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 82,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 82,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,569 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image just met (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 81,569 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image just met (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

advisory note some suspension components are corroded subframes and rear suspension arms

Fail 23 Oct 2023 78,072 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside front (4.1.4 (b))

advisory note some suspension components are corroded subframes and rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,840 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,821 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill to floor excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill to wheel arch excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner sill to floor excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advisory some suspension components corroded

advisory vehicle fitted with outer sill cover can not see the condition of outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

advisory some suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 66,295 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 66,295 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,852 miles

Engine Management Light ON during time of the test

Fail 1 May 2018 62,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine Management Light ON during time of the test

Pass 3 May 2017 59,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 59,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,689 miles

n/s front and o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,478 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on edges

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm inner edges

o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking

very small bind n/s front brake

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,556 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,556 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,227 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,231 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,779 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,989 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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EY06 BWP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EY06 BWP, 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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EY06 BWP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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