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AV06 OJX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 OJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,538 miles

rear of vehicle is starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,386 miles

N/S rear lower section of inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,680 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 72,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,871 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,870 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,972 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 62,968 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 41,803 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 41,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 36,675 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 31,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,205 miles

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

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

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 OJX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV06 OJX, 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 AV06 OJX registered?

AV06 OJX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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