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BE02 MAZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE02 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 111,711 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 111,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,252 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 103,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,655 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 94,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 86,749 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 86,749 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,553 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,065 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm limit is 1.6mm

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,648 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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BE02 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BE02 MAZ, 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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BE02 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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