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EG04 KES

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,457 mi
Last recorded106,457 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 KES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 97,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge 205/50R16

Offside Front Sun visor not secure

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge 205/50R16

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,339 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front sun visor faulty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers juddering

Offside Front sun visor can not be stowed away

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,444 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

both rear tyres slight perished and cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2014 51,603 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,545 miles

front brake pads worn

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 29 May 2012 27,322 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre,inner wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,781 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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EG04 KES 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 88.9%.

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 EG04 KES, 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 EG04 KES registered?

EG04 KES is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for EG04 KES shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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