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AV06 OJW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,939 mi
Last recorded58,939 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 OJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,939 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2024 58,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 58,587 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill becoming corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,716 miles

chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle/suspension components generally corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,754 miles

1/ n/s front brake slighty tight

2/ rear brake discs becoming distorted

3/ unableto check outer sill fully due to sill covers

4/ damage to windscreen within mot limits

Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached rear ball joint loose / play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

1/ n/s front brake slighty tight

2/ rear brake discs becoming distorted

3/ unableto check outer sill fully due to sill covers

4/ damage to windscreen within mot limits

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,271 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 45,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,794 miles

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

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

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2014 41,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,817 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 22,194 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,893 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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AV06 OJW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV06 OJW, 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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AV06 OJW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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