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BD55 BZV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 BZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 86,265 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,497 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 63,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,398 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 54,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,098 miles

all four brake discs surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,031 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s front tyre large cut to sidewall not exposing ply

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre large cut to sidewall not exposing ply

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,955 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 11,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD55 BZV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD55 BZV, 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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BD55 BZV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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