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DG06 ZHZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,635 mi
Last recorded44,635 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 ZHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,635 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 42,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 41,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,597 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 35,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 34,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,569 miles

All 4 tyres have light cracking between treads

All brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

Front wipers slightly streaky

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,324 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 25,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,369 miles

osr anti roll bar bracket damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2012 16,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,604 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 11,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,777 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 ZHZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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