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BJ06 BGY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 BGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 74,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,856 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 66,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,750 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,924 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 47,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 46,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2011 26,043 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 26,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 20,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BJ06 BGY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ06 BGY, 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 BJ06 BGY registered?

BJ06 BGY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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