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BF56 AWA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 AWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,301 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 107,300 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (marked up) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,513 miles

Nearside Rear diff driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2022 105,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear diff driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,225 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,642 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,641 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

all anti-roll bar links have slight play/wear in ball joints

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

all anti-roll bar links have slight play/wear in ball joints

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,294 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,384 miles

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

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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BF56 AWA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF56 AWA, 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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BF56 AWA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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