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BF06 OBR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,653 mi
Last recorded57,653 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 57,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

inner side sills corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 55,436 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion inner side sills

Pass 10 May 2024 53,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 49,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 46,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 44,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 40,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 39,633 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 19 May 2016 36,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre vlalve stem perished

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 21,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 14,410 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 11,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,738 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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BF06 OBR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BF06 OBR, 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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BF06 OBR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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