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BF06 OBY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,453 mi
Last recorded82,453 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,453 miles

All suspension components corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 82,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (205/50r16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Forward subframe support bar rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,884 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 77,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,390 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,892 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 63,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,954 miles

Front both front tyre valve are slightly perish.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,535 miles

Central Cross member corroded but not seriously weakened

General surface corrosion on rear suspension arms

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,471 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 55,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 55,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,495 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 47,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 9,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,075 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 OBY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 BF06 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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