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BJ06 BJF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,711 mi
Last recorded97,711 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 97,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 96,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,288 miles

exhaust manifold is not standard fitment

exhaust system is not standard

steering shaft close to exhaust manifold

vehicle has been lowered on coilover suspension

Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

exhaust manifold is not standard fitment

exhaust system is not standard

steering shaft close to exhaust manifold

vehicle has been lowered on coilover suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,438 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sill panels.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & sill end/inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & sill end/inner wing (5.2.6)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sill panels.

Pass 16 May 2016 71,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front and near side rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,212 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 22,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre tread low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,604 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 BJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

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

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