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A8 XEE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,402 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing lower on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,592 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,457 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,393 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 59,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,762 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 41,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 10,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,532 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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A8 XEE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A8 XEE, 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 A8 XEE registered?

A8 XEE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is A8 XEE safe to buy?

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