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AJ55 PGE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,839 mi
Last recorded40,839 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 40,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,158 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 40,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper/Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre low on pressure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,271 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside - Front inner & rear inner brake pads slightly low at time of test. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated at time of test. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract when fully extended at time of test.

Rear Both nearside lower & offside lower suspension arm (Track control arm) ball joint dust cover (Outer) slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 36,642 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside - Front inner & rear inner brake pads slightly low at time of test. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside & offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated at time of test. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract when fully extended at time of test.

Rear Both nearside lower & offside lower suspension arm (Track control arm) ball joint dust cover (Outer) slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,678 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished and cracked

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,466 miles

Both rear tyres severly perished/splitting in tread area

Fail 10 Feb 2015 24,453 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres severly perished/splitting in tread area

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,538 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 14,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,133 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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AJ55 PGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ55 PGE, 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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AJ55 PGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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