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C12 LFS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,946 mi
Last recorded80,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 LFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 80,946 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,035 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,982 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,982 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,013 miles

exhaust blow

os rear a/r link knocking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,521 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,549 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 57,549 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO MIN N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,437 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,836 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C12 LFS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C12 LFS, 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 C12 LFS registered?

C12 LFS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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