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BJ06 BJU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,159 mi
Last recorded57,159 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,159 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 57,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 56,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,716 miles

Front and rear discs corroded.

LHF seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,925 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 51,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,891 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,888 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,065 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,035 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,674 miles

all tyre treads cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,544 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,092 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 BJU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

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

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