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DN55 KCA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,873 mi
Last recorded65,873 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,873 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND INNER SILL BEHIND CLOTH INNER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,181 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 54,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,816 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,594 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,514 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 29,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 24 Jan 2014 29,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,438 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 15,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 8,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 8,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN55 KCA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 DN55 KCA, 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 DN55 KCA registered?

DN55 KCA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DN55 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 KCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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