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EDR 4G

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,491 mi
Last recorded61,491 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDR 4G
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 61,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 61,491 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 57,013 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from banjo union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,261 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 53,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 38,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre has cut to outer wall but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,380 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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EDR 4G 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 78.3%.

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 EDR 4G, 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 EDR 4G registered?

EDR 4G is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is EDR 4G safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDR 4G shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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