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BJ06 DBU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 110,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 110,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 106,124 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 106,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (holed by upper suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 101,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 101,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad material broken away from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both N/S flexis and one O/S flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023
Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,578 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,348 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,265 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,167 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 66,167 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside brake slightly dragging

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,218 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 30 Apr 2012 60,218 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2011 50,233 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,766 miles

front discs poor

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,588 miles

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

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 DBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBU, 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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BJ06 DBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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