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DG06 JFJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 JFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 150,455 miles

Front Both Front Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,233 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 139,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,868 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 135,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,996 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,135 miles

brakes squealing.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes squealing.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,790 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 50,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,310 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,310 miles

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

front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,699 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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DG06 JFJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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