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T5 BCD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,911 mi
Last recorded53,911 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 BCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,587 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,476 miles

Front both drop link rubber boots cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2014 46,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,427 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,240 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,644 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,639 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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T5 BCD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T5 BCD, 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 T5 BCD registered?

T5 BCD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is T5 BCD safe to buy?

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