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AN53 LOZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 LOZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,061 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust

front subframe and rear axle surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills corroded inner rear sills

Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,838 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,443 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 69,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,773 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 61,755 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR INNER SILLS AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust build up

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,739 miles

All tyres cracking on edges

Both front brake discs heavily corroded inner surface

Both rear brake discs corroding

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,277 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,467 miles

Front & rear discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,766 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front wipers split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,309 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,309 miles

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

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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AN53 LOZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AN53 LOZ, 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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AN53 LOZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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