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FY06 BWV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 90,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Rear cross member corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear o/s and n/s chassis shows corrosion; outer sill covers fitted

all tyres show perishing ;n/s/f worn on outer edge

front and rear subframes corroded;

general underside corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,307 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,219 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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FY06 BWV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY06 BWV, 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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FY06 BWV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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