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CP06 UEC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 UEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 78,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Toe arm boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Toe arm boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured/fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured/fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2025 71,456 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair patch on O/S/R inner sill is not continously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded through in several places next to suspension arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured/fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured/fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 64,148 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 64,138 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,313 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 58,584 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 58,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,970 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake back plates corroded badly

rear suspension bed and arms corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,790 miles

rust on rear discs

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,652 miles

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

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

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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CP06 UEC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CP06 UEC, 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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CP06 UEC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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