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CF06 LHX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,970 mi
Last recorded124,970 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 LHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 124,970 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 124,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 118,698 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,684 miles

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

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joiner area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,992 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,586 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 88,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 79,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,084 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,097 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 LHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF06 LHX, 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 CF06 LHX registered?

CF06 LHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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