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CU06 MLY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 MLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,482 miles

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

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

Suspension components rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 108,175 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 inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 101,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,413 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 86,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 88w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 88w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,861 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,170 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 29,616 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 20,088 miles

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,088 miles

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Wearing On Edges

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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CU06 MLY 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 81%.

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 CU06 MLY, 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 CU06 MLY registered?

CU06 MLY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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