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BJ03 MAD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,608 mi
Last recorded94,608 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 MAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,608 miles

undersealed throughout

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,495 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ((covered in underseal)) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ((covered in underseal)) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,249 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,339 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 84,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,222 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 31,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 7,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 5,935 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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BJ03 MAD 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 89.5%.

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 BJ03 MAD, 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 BJ03 MAD registered?

BJ03 MAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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