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DV06 UVY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 UVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 90,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc backing plate corroding away

Nearside Rear Lower Tie rod slightly distorted but not displaying play/movement

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc backing plate corroding away

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroding away in lower section - monitor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 89,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroding away in lower section - monitor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,912 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 83,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,866 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,546 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,342 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,914 miles

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

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

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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DV06 UVY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV06 UVY, 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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DV06 UVY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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