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BJ06 FET

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,825 mi
Last recorded46,825 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 46,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 46,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 46,178 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 46,178 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 42,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,428 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,925 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,992 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 35,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,941 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,272 miles

gash n/s/f tyre outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,900 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 24,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,385 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,690 miles

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

Rear 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 FET is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

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

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