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BF06 ZXR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,985 mi
Last recorded58,985 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 58,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Plastic rivets missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,368 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arch / outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And plastic rivets missing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch / outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 54,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arch / outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And plastic rivets missing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch / outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,522 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 43,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,147 miles

inner front brake pads wearing thin

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 11 Mar 2022 38,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind liner also within seat belt mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind liner also within seat belt mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill/inner wheel arch corroded and holed. Also with in 30cm of seat belt mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill/inner wheel arch corroded and holed. Also with in 30cm of seat belt mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,942 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,399 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,661 miles

nsf tyre getting low

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2012 18,660 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

nsf tyre getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,018 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 ZXR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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