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EG06 AUA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG06 AUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 81,687 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,353 miles

all brake disks rusty and pads low

Pass 18 May 2022 79,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suggest waxoyl treatment soon!..........................

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre is perished

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,631 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,737 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,677 miles

Nearside Front 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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EG06 AUA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 EG06 AUA, 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 EG06 AUA registered?

EG06 AUA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is EG06 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG06 AUA 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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