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AO06 BYD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,826 mi
Last recorded41,826 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 41,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 38,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 37,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,841 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 34,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,777 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 33,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,303 miles

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)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,303 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,515 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,155 miles

corrosion on inside faces of front and rear discs

Fail 27 Mar 2009 13,155 miles

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

corrosion on inside faces of front and rear discs

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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AO06 BYD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO06 BYD, 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 AO06 BYD registered?

AO06 BYD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AO06 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 BYD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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