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DA06 UWW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,074 mi
Last recorded124,074 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 UWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 124,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holes and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and part missing

Fail 20 Mar 2026 124,048 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 123,294 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,160 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 122,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 117,999 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 115,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2022 115,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 105,257 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 105,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,948 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 92,898 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,484 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 83,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,758 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,141 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 68,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,683 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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DA06 UWW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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