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BJ06 BKE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,477 mi
Last recorded74,477 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 BKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 74,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 72,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 67,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,244 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,940 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,067 miles

both seat belts slow to retract

Fail 18 Apr 2016 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage to outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both seat belts slow to retract

front brake balance

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 28 May 2015 60,405 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 May 2015 60,405 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,202 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,987 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,198 miles

OSR Brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,151 miles

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 BKE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

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

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