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EJ06 LVT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 LVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 120,396 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to boot floor

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to boot floor

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 14 Oct 2024 118,920 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,205 miles

rear suspension and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front inner discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear suspension and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,440 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,989 miles

front and rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

headlights slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,989 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

headlights slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,828 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,713 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 102,706 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,469 miles

Front pads worn very thin

Front wipers slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,923 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,195 miles

small stone chips in windsreen surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 27 May 2011 41,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,979 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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EJ06 LVT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ06 LVT, 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 EJ06 LVT registered?

EJ06 LVT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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