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AE55 ZSJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,608 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs of deterioration / cracking

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 79,597 miles

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

All 4 tyres showing signs of deterioration / cracking

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,398 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 77,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 69,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 51,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,280 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 43,737 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,837 miles

rear discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,823 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 37,823 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

small split in o/s/f wiper blade,n/s wiper loose in arm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,726 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,726 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gash in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 26,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,472 miles

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

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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AE55 ZSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE55 ZSJ, 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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AE55 ZSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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