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DH03 FEB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 FEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 71,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 59,755 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 59,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 52,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,380 miles

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

both front wheels binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,325 miles

rear tyres cracking on the outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 26,014 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,643 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 24,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corrorded on inside face of discs

Fail 25 Feb 2011 18,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corrorded on inside face of discs

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 14,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 14,327 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

n/s/rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,142 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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DH03 FEB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DH03 FEB, 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 DH03 FEB registered?

DH03 FEB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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