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BG06 WUR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,001 mi
Last recorded97,001 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,001 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on treads 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front subframe covered in underseal

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on treads 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe covered in under seal

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,257 miles

Nearside Front metal ends corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 96,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front metal ends corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,379 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle chassis and suspension components heavily coated in underseal.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,784 miles

Front Coil spring corroded springs x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 94,784 miles

Front Coil spring corroded springs x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe rusty

rear susp comp rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,866 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 92,866 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 92,752 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess smoke from tail pipe at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,677 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 67,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 64,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,062 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)

Offside Rear 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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BG06 WUR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WUR, 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 WUR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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