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DU06 UXB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 UXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower floor to sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate is corroded

Offside seat belt not returning all the way

Fail 2 Jan 2026 104,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Lower floor to sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate is corroded

Offside seat belt not returning all the way

Pass 7 Jan 2025 99,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 93,887 miles

Offside Rear hand brake is sticking

Fail 19 Dec 2023 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked by brake pipe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake is sticking

Fail 29 Jun 2022 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CLOSING PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,411 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Front brake imbalance os 160 ns 200 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Osr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,871 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre - inner side wall damaged

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 56,806 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside nearside rear tyre - inner side wall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,596 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,577 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 24,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 8,216 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 8,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,687 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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DU06 UXB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU06 UXB, 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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DU06 UXB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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