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A10 LGU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 60,448 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 60,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,654 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and front covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by back axle and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside under vehicle covered in thick underseal

Offside covered in thick underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2022 58,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back axle by support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axla support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside under vehicle covered in thick underseal

Offside covered in thick underseal

Fail 10 Jun 2022 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle support arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under car covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,644 miles

heavy underseal under car

Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,916 miles

under car has been heavyly undersealed

underside of car rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,198 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,936 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 52% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,233 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 30,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,902 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,838 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

small cracks in tread pattern of both front tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,049 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall offside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2010 19,049 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)

slight damage to outer sidewall offside front tyre

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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A10 LGU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A10 LGU, 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 A10 LGU registered?

A10 LGU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is A10 LGU safe to buy?

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