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EF06 BAA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 55,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,268 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 53,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,774 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 45,802 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,577 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 28,132 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,316 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 7 May 2010 14,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,447 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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EF06 BAA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF06 BAA, 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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EF06 BAA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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