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DS06 UBB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 UBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 98,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,492 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,858 miles

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure upper ball joint has detached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,497 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,576 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,890 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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DS06 UBB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DS06 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

DS06 UBB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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