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E18 DJS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 DJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,373 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 73,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,036 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,330 miles

front tyres 2mm ( n/s bald on outer edge)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,999 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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E18 DJS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 E18 DJS, 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 E18 DJS registered?

E18 DJS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is E18 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 DJS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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