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E20 MEG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,007 mi
Last recorded45,007 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 MEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,007 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 44,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,740 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 40,740 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,137 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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E20 MEG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 E20 MEG, 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 E20 MEG registered?

E20 MEG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is E20 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 MEG 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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