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BG06 NKS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,778 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 81,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 73,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,313 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,881 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,509 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 54,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2016 48,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,623 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,731 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,634 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,896 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BG06 NKS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG06 NKS, 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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BG06 NKS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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