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CA03 GUN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 GUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 61,505 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,307 miles

plastic trim covering sills

Fail 14 Jul 2021 60,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 59,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,668 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,056 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 37,056 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,172 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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CA03 GUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA03 GUN, 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 CA03 GUN registered?

CA03 GUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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