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EA06 OVS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,623 mi
Last recorded65,623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 OVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 63,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 63,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 56,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 56,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,727 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 51,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,806 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,305 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 41,242 miles

corrosion on front didcs

front pads worn thin

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 9 May 2018 39,308 miles

front pads wearing thin

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 May 2017 37,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 34,683 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 32,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,618 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 27,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 23,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,410 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 12,996 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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EA06 OVS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA06 OVS, 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 EA06 OVS registered?

EA06 OVS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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