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B18 ANR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,082 mi
Last recorded52,082 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ANR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 52,082 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,536 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 51,535 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 47,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 26,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,376 miles

both front tyres are weareing close to the legal limit

n/s/r tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B18 ANR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B18 ANR, 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 B18 ANR registered?

B18 ANR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is B18 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ANR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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