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DRH 111T

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,678 mi
Last recorded93,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRH 111T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,678 miles

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

undershields fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall Damage 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL SPLIT IN EXCESS 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,152 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,292 miles

Both front tyre walls damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged but does not show canvas (4mm tread remaining)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall perished (4mm tread remaining)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged but does not show canvas (4mm tread remaining)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall perished (4mm tread remaining)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,154 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,805 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 45,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,093 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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DRH 111T 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 DRH 111T, 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 DRH 111T registered?

DRH 111T is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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