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DA06 DUD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,536 mi
Last recorded86,536 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 DUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 86,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 30cm crack horizontal bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower engine covers fitted

heavy under body protection used

Fail 30 Mar 2021 86,530 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced tape on headlight covering bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced tape on headlight covering bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached detached (droplink) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 30cm crack horizontal bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 86,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,402 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 80,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 72,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,046 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 66,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 61,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 50,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,883 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,088 miles

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

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

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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DA06 DUD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA06 DUD, 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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DA06 DUD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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