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DV55 UAF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,323 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 88,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S Front to rear brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 83,142 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,195 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,717 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,501 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,465 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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DV55 UAF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV55 UAF, 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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DV55 UAF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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