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DH06 BOO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH06 BOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 87,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 76,496 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 71,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,486 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 67,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,017 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low

Fail 3 Jun 2020 64,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,623 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,893 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,882 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,882 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,819 miles

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,811 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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DH06 BOO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DH06 BOO, 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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DH06 BOO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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