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BG06 NKT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,145 mi
Last recorded30,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 29,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 27,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 25,313 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to all brake disc's

Pass 16 May 2014 23,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc's slightly corroded on edges

Pass 16 May 2013 23,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 23,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 22,633 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 20,987 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 20,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2010 19,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 19,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,025 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 17,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NKT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG06 NKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG06 NKT registered?

BG06 NKT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is BG06 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 NKT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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