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CF06 LGJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

167,509 mi
Last recorded167,509 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 LGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 167,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 164,575 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 164,575 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 158,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 154,870 miles

nearside rear plus offside rear checked best as posible due to under seal

rust on front plus rear sub/frames

rust over suspension arms plus rods

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,638 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 151,629 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat belt not returning full

Pass 5 Nov 2020 149,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 149,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 148,924 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 148,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 148,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 107,793 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and advise o/s/f brake binding and no oil 1.5 ltr added (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,291 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,291 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 79,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,462 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,668 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,668 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 33,208 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,492 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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CF06 LGJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CF06 LGJ, 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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CF06 LGJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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