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FP06 BMZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,311 mi
Last recorded158,311 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 BMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 158,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 145,693 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 145,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 133,257 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 120,116 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 120,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,271 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 105,271 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,077 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 67,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,990 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 52,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,018 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,016 miles

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

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

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

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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FP06 BMZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP06 BMZ, 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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FP06 BMZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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