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CE06 AHA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,445 mi
Last recorded136,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 AHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 136,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 134,117 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 134,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,650 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 127,637 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,885 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,607 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on inner tread area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on inner tread area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 106,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses frosting

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,307 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,996 miles

Emissions limit only just met

Nearside Rear Disc corroded on outer face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear lamp outer lens broken.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear lamp outer lens broken.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,706 miles

slight corrosion to all rear subframe mount areas

under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,706 miles

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

slight corrosion to all rear subframe mount areas

under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,801 miles

Both Number plates beginning to deteriate

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,616 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)

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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CE06 AHA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE06 AHA, 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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CE06 AHA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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