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E1 DME

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,819 mi
Last recorded21,819 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 DME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 21,819 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 18,783 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 17,514 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 16,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 13,349 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 13,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 10,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 9,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 9,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 7,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 6,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 6,115 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 5,887 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 5,576 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 5,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,134 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 5,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2011 4,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 3,789 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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E1 DME is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E1 DME, 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 E1 DME registered?

E1 DME is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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