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A14 GJF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,109 miles

Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle Suspension And Steering Components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Multiple Suspension Bushes Perished But Have No Movement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 105,109 miles

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

Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle Suspension And Steering Components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Multiple Suspension Bushes Perished But Have No Movement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 105,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,001 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 105,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,619 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,273 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 101,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,766 miles

offside & nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 19 Feb 2016 94,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside & nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,385 miles

Oil level at minimum.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil level at minimum.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,192 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)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 69,065 miles

No oil on dip stick

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 56,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,604 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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A14 GJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A14 GJF, 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 A14 GJF registered?

A14 GJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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