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BD06 UBA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,141 mi
Last recorded44,141 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 UBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from inner wing to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from inner wing to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 32,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from inner wing to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from inner wing to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 24,849 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 24,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 23,638 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 14,111 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,668 miles

Near side wiper smears

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 10,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 8,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,044 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 UBA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD06 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2006.

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