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DG06 PBO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,987 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside heavly undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,508 miles

slight surface rust underside rear

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,385 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,219 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 105,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,571 miles

Front inner brake pads worn but not thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Offside wiper blade split advise replacement

Rear brake pads worn but not thin

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,765 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 17,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PBO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG06 PBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG06 PBO registered?

DG06 PBO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is DG06 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 PBO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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