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E20 NAT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 104,930 miles

Front seatbelts slow to retract

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

lower covers fitted

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,996 miles

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear 8 out of 10 rear suspension arms corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,765 miles

ALL shock absorbers corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (at 3mm) and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,950 miles

Rear suspension corroded

floor/chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,093 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension and subframes rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,276 miles

Driver/Passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

PAS resevoir oily

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,760 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,365 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 36,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,159 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Nearside 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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E20 NAT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NAT, 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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E20 NAT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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