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EF06 MHN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,258 mi
Last recorded49,258 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 49,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,142 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 43,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,367 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,612 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 MHN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

EF06 MHN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is EF06 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 MHN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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