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EF06 MFY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,844 mi
Last recorded66,844 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,844 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 64,382 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,653 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,345 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 45,339 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 42,948 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 38,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,109 miles

Front wipers split but are able to clear screen.

Pass 4 May 2012 30,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,842 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 22,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,074 miles

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

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 MFY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MFY, 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 EF06 MFY registered?

EF06 MFY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is EF06 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 MFY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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