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EF06 MGY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,043 mi
Last recorded28,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 28,043 miles

all 4 tryes have small cuts 205/50/16

Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 26,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,425 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to outer sidewall.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak present. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 24,829 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 12,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,026 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 MGY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGY, 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 EF06 MGY registered?

EF06 MGY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2006.

Is EF06 MGY safe to buy?

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