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DN06 LFR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,325 mi
Last recorded78,325 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,913 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,465 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,393 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,682 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 74,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,061 miles

advised front tyres cracking in tread both

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,696 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,696 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,706 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 61,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,622 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,094 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 21,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DN06 LFR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DN06 LFR, 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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DN06 LFR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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