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FM06 BVP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 BVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 153,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 153,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 122,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 118,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,184 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,546 miles

rear tyres @ 2.5mm

screen cracked outside zone a & b

Pass 24 Mar 2010 612,072 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 612,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,323 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 BVP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM06 BVP, 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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FM06 BVP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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