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AP55 PUG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 PUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 69,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 64,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,031 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 May 2019 59,545 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 56,713 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 14 Jun 2017 53,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,852 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 29,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,579 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN AND STARTING TO SPLIT

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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AP55 PUG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 AP55 PUG, 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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AP55 PUG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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