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EC06 BED

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC06 BED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 89,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,429 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,467 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 82,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,129 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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EC06 BED is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EC06 BED, 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 EC06 BED registered?

EC06 BED is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EC06 BED safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC06 BED shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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