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BG06 NKW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,920 mi
Last recorded64,920 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 64,920 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed on brakes , steering & suspension components so full inspection not possible

Pass 21 May 2024 64,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All , and also all suspension components covered in under seal full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,612 miles

All suspension & brake pipes / components cover in under-seal also under body covered in under-seal full inspection not possible

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

under body heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect all component

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

whole under body covered in thick underseal, unable to fully inspect all components

Fail 1 Apr 2021 61,853 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

whole under body covered in thick underseal, unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner pad looks low worn

Fail 4 Oct 2016 54,758 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner pad looks low worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,814 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 21,813 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,758 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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BG06 NKW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NKW, 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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What year was BG06 NKW registered?

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

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