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BJ06 BHE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 BHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,130 miles

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded but not holes

Fail 17 Sep 2025 111,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded but not holes

Pass 28 Aug 2024 98,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 98,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,860 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 90,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 85,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 80,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,686 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers starting to split

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 57,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,308 miles

o/s seat belt slow to retract

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,561 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,561 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,382 miles

oil level low

osr tyre on limit and slightly cracked

rear discs slightly corroded and pads getting low

slight chip front screen

slight play nsf anti rollbar link

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,382 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

osr tyre on limit and slightly cracked

rear discs slightly corroded and pads getting low

slight chip front screen

slight play nsf anti rollbar link

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,181 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre tread.

Front brake discs lipped and worn.

N/S/F door / Wing damaged.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar link worn.

Outer shoulder tread of N/S/F tyre bold.

Outer shoulder tread of O/S/F tyre bold.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cut in N/S/F tyre tread.

Front brake discs lipped and worn.

N/S/F door / Wing damaged.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar link worn.

Outer shoulder tread of N/S/F tyre bold.

Outer shoulder tread of O/S/F tyre bold.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,420 miles

Front pads starting to get low.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front pads starting to get low.

Fail 18 May 2009 24,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,794 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 BHE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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