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V1 BGR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 BGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,440 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 85,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2022 61,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17-V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,555 miles

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

front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,181 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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V1 BGR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V1 BGR, 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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V1 BGR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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