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EIG 2524

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,906 mi
Last recorded93,906 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 2524
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 93,906 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 93,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 90,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 88,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,672 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,228 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,905 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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EIG 2524 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EIG 2524, 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 EIG 2524 registered?

EIG 2524 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2006.

Is EIG 2524 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 2524 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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