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EA55 HYK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 90,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,749 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right hand (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 84,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right hand (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,762 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,188 miles

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rods ball joint rubbers cracking

windscreen stone chipped center area

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rods ball joint rubbers cracking

n/s front tyre cut in side outer wall not to cords at this time

windscreen stone chipped center area

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,072 miles

corrosion starting on n/s and o/s front strut lower body areas

front brake pads getting low on material

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm on edges

o/s front ytre down to 2mm outer edge

small knock rear antiroll bar link rods

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,146 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,054 miles

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm center tread area

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge and center

Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm center tread area

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge and center

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,436 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Dec 2008 35,125 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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EA55 HYK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA55 HYK, 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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EA55 HYK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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