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EA06 OXD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 OXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 111,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,698 miles

Both rear inner sills showing signs of slight corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear inner sills showing signs of slight corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 103,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,925 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,946 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 100,926 miles

Emissions not tested DENSE BLUE SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 99,848 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 99,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,867 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,867 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,318 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,325 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,632 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 OXD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

EA06 OXD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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