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AA51 MAD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,258 mi
Last recorded4,258 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 MAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 4,258 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 4,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 4,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 4,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 4,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 3,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 3,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 3,759 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 3,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 3,597 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 24 Feb 2017 3,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 3,433 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 3,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 3,217 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 2,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 2,881 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 2,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 2,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 2,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 2,057 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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AA51 MAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA51 MAD, 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 AA51 MAD registered?

AA51 MAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is AA51 MAD safe to buy?

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