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DG06 TVU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 90,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 84,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,320 miles

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,660 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 75,022 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 72,207 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 67,389 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 67,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 62,640 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2016 59,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 53,335 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 May 2015 53,335 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on.

Pass 23 May 2014 48,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (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 TVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TVU, 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 DG06 TVU registered?

DG06 TVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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