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AU55 LPK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,648 mi
Last recorded140,648 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 139,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,398 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,398 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 93,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiperblade smearing screen

no headlamp cleaning device fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,706 miles

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

n/s wiperblade smearing screen

no headlamp cleaning device fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2013 85,861 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,997 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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AU55 LPK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU55 LPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 LPK registered?

AU55 LPK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AU55 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 LPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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