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A16 DVC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,498 mi
Last recorded57,498 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 57,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,031 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,005 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,061 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,349 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,216 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,835 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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A16 DVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 DVC, 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 A16 DVC registered?

A16 DVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is A16 DVC safe to buy?

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