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AP06 CRZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 CRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 100,637 miles

cat shield insecure

front subframe and suspension corroded

front upper suspension arm bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement

rear chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2026 100,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cat shield insecure

front subframe and suspension corroded

front upper suspension arm bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement

rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,700 miles

all four tyres part worn 4.5mm

Fail 12 Sep 2025 97,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres part worn 4.5mm

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,242 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes worn allowing slight movement

front upper suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting movement

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 89,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,846 miles

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

surface corrosion on vehicle underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,219 miles

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

Rear Tyres beginning to perish in outer treads

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,312 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP06 CRZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP06 CRZ, 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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AP06 CRZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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