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DC06 FWU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,025 mi
Last recorded80,025 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,025 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,088 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 35,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,743 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 9,842 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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DC06 FWU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DC06 FWU, 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 DC06 FWU registered?

DC06 FWU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is DC06 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC06 FWU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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