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DG06 EVJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 EVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 98,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,810 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 68,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,819 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 61,819 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 56,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 43,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 32,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,744 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 26,744 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 24,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 21,594 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 19,374 miles

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

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)

Rear tyres arestarting to crack and perish

Pass 9 May 2013 18,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,653 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 14,611 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 14,611 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,672 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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DG06 EVJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DG06 EVJ, 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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DG06 EVJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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