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AO06 OTN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,622 mi
Last recorded72,622 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 72,622 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 68,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 64,955 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,653 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,129 miles

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

all brake disc back plates corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

all shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake disc back plates corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

all shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,910 miles

brake discs inner corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 33,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 28,360 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 24,095 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 24,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,900 miles

light score os front and rear disks

Fail 7 Apr 2010 14,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

light score os front and rear disks

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,440 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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AO06 OTN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO06 OTN, 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 AO06 OTN registered?

AO06 OTN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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