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A17 DBJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,850 mi
Last recorded65,850 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 65,849 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end and lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end and lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,143 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on outer edges no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,427 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 45,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,319 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,874 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,434 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,657 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,306 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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A17 DBJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A17 DBJ, 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 A17 DBJ registered?

A17 DBJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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