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CU06 OLP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,668 mi
Last recorded46,668 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 OLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,686 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,050 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 30,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,437 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 15,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,263 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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CU06 OLP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

CU06 OLP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is CU06 OLP safe to buy?

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