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DN06 LFW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,784 mi
Last recorded111,784 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 LFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,784 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 111,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance - OSR quicker to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 110,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis & subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 110,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis & subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 109,487 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 108,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 106,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,648 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 104,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rar of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 22 May 2018 100,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 94,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear disc in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 89,857 miles

Front brake pads wearing low and disc,s in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 80,051 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 70,749 miles

Front brake disc,s slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2013 63,588 miles

Front brake disc,s slightly corroded also front brakes slightly tight

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 60,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 57,652 miles

rear discs scored

Pass 21 May 2010 45,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,101 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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DN06 LFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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