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BJ06 BGZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,437 mi
Last recorded73,437 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 73,434 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,881 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 70,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 69,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 68,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,740 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,225 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s o/s tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,564 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,564 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,216 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,152 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,599 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,806 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,429 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 35,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,199 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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BJ06 BGZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

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

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