MAZDA MX-5 BV55VDA has 29 MOTs

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This 2006 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,663 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 4th April 2026 at 13:38.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BV55VDA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH APRIL 202776,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202513TH APRIL 202674,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED9TH APRIL 202574,695 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED24TH MARCH 202574,644 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Dense Blue Smoke At Idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emits Excessive Dense Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 202574,364 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Rod Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 202472,878 MI
FAILED22ND AUGUST 202372,878 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202225TH AUGUST 202371,171 MI
FAILED18TH AUGUST 202271,171 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. PRS - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Exhaust Emits Clearly Visible Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 202266,991 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED25TH AUGUST 202166,990 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH AUGUST 202166,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Heavy Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 202019TH AUGUST 202164,508 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201919TH AUGUST 202062,501 MI
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201962,501 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201819TH AUGUST 201962,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED20TH AUGUST 201862,476 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED23RD JULY 201862,476 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  11. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested (1.2.1 (g))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201718TH MARCH 201862,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201618TH MARCH 201759,905 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 201522ND APRIL 201651,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED12TH APRIL 201422ND APRIL 201537,384 MI
FAILED5TH APRIL 201437,384 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD APRIL 201322ND APRIL 201426,845 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 201220TH APRIL 201320,997 MI
PASSED5TH APRIL 201113TH APRIL 201214,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH APRIL 201013TH APRIL 20117,445 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 200927TH JANUARY 20105,759 MI
FAILED19TH JANUARY 20095,709 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure (2.4.g.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV55VDA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

BV55VDA MOT Comments

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BV55VDA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,663 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,833 miles

BV55VDA FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration BV55VDA was manufactured on Friday 27th January 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,663 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,833 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV55VDA has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 33 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 38 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BV55VDA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 BV55VDA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV55VDA Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 BV55VDA does have Tax. Read more

When does BV55VDA Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV55VDA will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV55VDA MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV55VDA will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027. Read more

When did BV55VDA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV55VDA was on Saturday 4th April 2026 at 13:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV55VDA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV55VDA we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV55VDA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV55VDA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV55VDA?

BV55VDA is registered as a 2006 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has BV55VDA done?

The odometer reading for BV55VDA at the last MOT in April 2026 was 76,663 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,833 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV55VDA?

The vehicle BV55VDA was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th January 2006. Read more

What colour is BV55VDA?

The official colour of BV55VDA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BV55VDA have?

BV55VDA has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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