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AH02 LAW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,871 mi
Last recorded36,871 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 LAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,871 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 36,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 36,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but overall secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 34,721 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2024 34,721 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2023 30,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 30,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 28,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 28,881 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 28,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 27,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,037 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 23,037 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 13,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,951 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,371 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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AH02 LAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AH02 LAW, 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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AH02 LAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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