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BJ06 BJO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,637 mi
Last recorded54,637 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 54,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,157 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,631 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,187 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 52,172 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,192 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,733 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,754 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 BJO 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 90%.

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 BJO, 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 BJO registered?

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

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