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AFZ 2174

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,486 mi
Last recorded46,486 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 2174
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 43,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,539 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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AFZ 2174 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AFZ 2174, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFZ 2174 registered?

AFZ 2174 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is AFZ 2174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 2174 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFZ 2174 have outstanding finance?

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