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BD06 OGU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,683 mi
Last recorded61,683 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 OGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of sills

oil leak from engine undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 57,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, undertray fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of the sills

Fail 15 Dec 2023 57,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area excessively corroded an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, undertray fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of the sills

Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,202 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside cracking on wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,946 miles

N/S rear view mirror missing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 42,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Broken off (2.4.G.2)

N/S rear view mirror missing

Pass 6 May 2016 34,558 miles

N/S mirror not present

Fail 6 May 2016 34,558 miles

N/S mirror not present

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,771 miles

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

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

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

both front droplinks has play

nearside mirror missing.

both rear tyres badly perished.

offside front tyre badly perished.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 30,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front droplinks has play

nearside mirror missing.

both rear tyres badly perished.

offside front tyre badly perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 26,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,183 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inside edges.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 25,183 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inside edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,759 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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BD06 OGU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD06 OGU, 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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BD06 OGU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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