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DS06 MXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,024 mi
Last recorded82,024 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,024 miles

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,021 miles

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

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

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Dec 2024 80,929 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Fail 12 Dec 2024 80,824 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,804 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 78,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 74,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished 205/50ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. 205/50ZR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. 205/50ZR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished 205/50ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,025 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,025 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 57,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,439 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,068 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,410 miles

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

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 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MXS, 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 DS06 MXS registered?

DS06 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is DS06 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 MXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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