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YM06 BGO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 BGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 85,958 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 85,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,565 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 79,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,493 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,493 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YM06 BGO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YM06 BGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM06 BGO registered?

YM06 BGO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is YM06 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM06 BGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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