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EC04 JLY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,034 mi
Last recorded50,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC04 JLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,034 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,156 miles

under side covered in under seal

Pass 10 May 2023 45,650 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,572 miles

Centre Front Had to remove screen mounted device, as was in drivers view of the road

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

Pass 22 May 2015 30,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,043 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,965 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,226 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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EC04 JLY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EC04 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EC04 JLY registered?

EC04 JLY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is EC04 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC04 JLY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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