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CB06 MAZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB06 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 62,240 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,413 miles

Offside Front Rubber boot trapped between inner pad and caliper.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 53,156 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill / inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill / inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rubber boot trapped between inner pad and caliper.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,607 miles

Battery terminals corroded

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,444 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 Jan 2021 41,005 miles

Rear Lower underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,715 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,469 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 37,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 36,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,892 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 30,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,385 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 24,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,980 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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CB06 MAZ 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 77.3%.

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 CB06 MAZ, 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 CB06 MAZ registered?

CB06 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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