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AO06 BYM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,394 miles

Front sub-frame slightly corroded.

Offside Front Inner edge of wheel has slight buckle.

Rear suspension and sub-frame slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement as on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,180 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,172 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,502 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 100,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,586 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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AO06 BYM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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