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EA06 XVX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,827 mi
Last recorded97,827 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,827 miles

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

drivers seat detereated

front suspension rusty hubs and brake hose ends rusty

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,581 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slow recoil

drivers seat damaged

front sub frame very rusty

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s rear inner sill rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,398 miles

drivers seat deterated

under side oiled

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

head lamps slightly defused

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,719 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 93,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,927 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 90,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,993 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,130 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,158 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 44,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,771 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,140 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 XVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

EA06 XVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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