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DG06 JFZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,090 mi
Last recorded24,090 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 JFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 24,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

POSS osr coil spring broken at top

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

POSS osr coil spring very end broken

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf excessive cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 23,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

POSS osr coil spring very end broken

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf excessive cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,817 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 22,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 22,553 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracking to osf tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 21,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr nsr excessive cracking NO cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 21,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr nsr excessive cracking NO cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,543 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

excessive cracking to ALL tyres

some surface corrosion noted to flexi brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,890 miles

excessive cracking to side walls of all tyres

rear brake pads on 3.5mm

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 20,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,683 miles

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

light cracking noted to all tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,175 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 15,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,340 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 JFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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