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C12 TJP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,533 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 85,533 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 84,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 82,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 80,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 74,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 67,673 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 67,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 57,658 miles

Split in o/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 May 2016 50,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,062 miles

n/side wiper split.

Pass 19 May 2010 15,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 7,834 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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C12 TJP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C12 TJP, 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 TJP registered?

C12 TJP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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