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FA06 BFJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 BFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,321 miles

light underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 69,581 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake application uneven.29%

Pass 29 May 2015 65,611 miles

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 28 May 2015 65,611 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 30 May 2014 60,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 54,706 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 54,706 miles

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

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

front discs inner edge very rusty

rear inner discs started to go rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 53,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,082 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA06 BFJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA06 BFJ, 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 FA06 BFJ registered?

FA06 BFJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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