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BG06 WUW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 WUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 78,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,167 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,285 miles

205/50/R16/87V. All 5mm.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 49,285 miles

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

205/50/R16/87V. All 5mm.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,132 miles

205/50/R16/87V. All 6mm.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,171 miles

2305/50/R16/87V. OF 7 OR 3 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,171 miles

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

2305/50/R16/87V. OF 7 OR 3 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,753 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to its sidewall

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,949 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,100 miles

Corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,896 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 10,896 miles

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

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

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 WUW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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