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BJ06 BHP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 112,627 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,597 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,550 miles

front subframe has corrosion visible

underbody has slight corrosion visible

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,227 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has corrosion visible in places

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,483 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has corrosion visible

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

under body has corrosion visible

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

under body has corrosion visible

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Sep 2018 107,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2017 103,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,439 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inners (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inners (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,440 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 74,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,676 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,777 miles

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

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 BHP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ06 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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