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AJ06 HNL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,007 mi
Last recorded29,007 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 HNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 29,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,913 miles

positive battery terminal insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,366 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 27,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 27,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 26,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,499 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 26,494 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 26,319 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 May 2018 25,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,477 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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AJ06 HNL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AJ06 HNL, 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 AJ06 HNL registered?

AJ06 HNL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AJ06 HNL safe to buy?

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