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A16 TOJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,815 mi
Last recorded144,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 144,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,214 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 139,210 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill perforated next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 136,735 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 132,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 127,793 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 127,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 122,551 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 122,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 119,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,416 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,293 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner side

Fail 14 Jan 2015 98,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre low inner side

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,679 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 55,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,984 miles

damage to n/s/r lamp no white light showing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 34,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TOJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 A16 TOJ, 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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A16 TOJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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