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DS06 DXX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,430 mi
Last recorded70,430 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 DXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 70,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,096 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,962 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,456 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 50,309 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and slight cracking of tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear floor at rear above exhaust corroded slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and slight cracking of tread

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear floor at rear above exhaust corroded slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

all rear suspension parts corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,745 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

ADVISE REAR BRAKES ARE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,886 miles

rear brakes slight bind

rear subfame corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,285 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 12 Jun 2012 29,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 24,237 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DS06 DXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS06 DXX, 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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DS06 DXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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