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AF06 DSX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 78,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 72,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,399 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,562 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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AF06 DSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF06 DSX, 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 AF06 DSX registered?

AF06 DSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is AF06 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 DSX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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