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BG55 LVD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,288 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 99,727 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 96,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,113 miles

some corrosion to n/s/r back plate

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,068 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre out of shape

Fail 7 Aug 2015 72,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,830 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,430 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,210 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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BG55 LVD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG55 LVD, 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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BG55 LVD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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