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A2 KCO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,132 mi
Last recorded76,132 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,132 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 75,241 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 72,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 72,568 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,838 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 52,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,306 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,447 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,869 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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A2 KCO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A2 KCO, 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 A2 KCO registered?

A2 KCO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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