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DA06 MSO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 MSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of the rear arms near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 101,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear all ns and os suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,156 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,517 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 92,506 miles

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

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

Both rear subframe support bars heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,154 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 89,154 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,797 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 74,571 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 74,565 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,516 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 70,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 66,704 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn low

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,176 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper slight split

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 MSO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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