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FM06 BUW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,011 mi
Last recorded67,011 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 BUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,011 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 67,011 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,780 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs have slight corrosion [inner disc face]

Pass 3 May 2024 62,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 62,198 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 60,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 56,545 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 23 May 2019 54,255 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 25 May 2018 52,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 51,606 miles

all tyres slightly wearing on edges

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2016 50,159 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 47,587 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 47,579 miles

Offside 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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 42,005 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,323 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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FM06 BUW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FM06 BUW, 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 FM06 BUW registered?

FM06 BUW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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