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AU06 ZGJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 ZGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 63,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 63,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,036 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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AU06 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU06 ZGJ, 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 AU06 ZGJ registered?

AU06 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is AU06 ZGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 ZGJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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