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EJ03 MOG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,985 mi
Last recorded70,985 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 MOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,985 miles

All welding repairs are undersealed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Fail 2 Oct 2025 70,975 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe front mountain point inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mountain point inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,763 miles

Vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to inspect some components fully

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,648 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed unable to inspect components fully

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

manufacture covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2022 65,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,008 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,895 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2020 61,895 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,008 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

manufacture covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,008 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

manufacture covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,927 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Parking brake has little reverse travel

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Parking brake has little reverse travel

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,332 miles

general corrosion underside,components eyc.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion underside,components eyc.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,092 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 23,161 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,353 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EJ03 MOG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ03 MOG, 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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EJ03 MOG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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