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AJ06 NZA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 NZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 92,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,819 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both seat belts slow to retract and require assistance - o/s at limit acceptable

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,554 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,366 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,045 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,302 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2018 37,973 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx both fronts worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2018 37,973 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx both fronts worn on outer edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,936 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 33,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,094 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 25,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 24,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen

Pass 19 May 2012 22,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,022 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,829 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 NZA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ06 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

AJ06 NZA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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