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AJ55 PHF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,577 mi
Last recorded73,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch/wing corroded.

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch/wing corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2026 73,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch/wing corroded.

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch/wing corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,076 miles

Both rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,886 miles

Both rear arches corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 72,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear arches corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,704 miles

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 72,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 35% (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slight corrosion

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

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,345 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum limit - 30%

Offside washer poor

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minor bind both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both arches corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 72,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front both tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum limit - 30%

Offside washer poor

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minor bind both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 71,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 55% (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake lag -24%

washers poor

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,570 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front discs slight lip to edge

pads low on front (3mm)

slight bind to nsf brake

slight screen damage

Fail 17 Jan 2020 70,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear lower inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL / EML On dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear lower inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split on the outer edges. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear wheel arches corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,178 miles

Front wipers very slightly smear,

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,439 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 57,439 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind on rear brake

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

o/s f slight brake bind

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,290 miles

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

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,537 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 36,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside wiper rubber spilt

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 32,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,730 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 PHF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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