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BJ06 DAU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,855 mi
Last recorded23,855 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,855 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 23,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,194 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,847 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 19,567 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,987 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,263 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 DAU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

BJ06 DAU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is BJ06 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 DAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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