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EJ06 UWH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 UWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 90,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,365 miles

Central brace bar and floor damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in the welded joint between the two rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield scuffed and the floor heat shield partially adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,900 miles

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

o/s/rear disc rusted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 55,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/rear disc rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,622 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,241 miles

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

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

rear discs are corroded on the inner face

rear tyres are cracking on the inner wall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,545 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,397 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,508 miles

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

OSF Seatbelt retracting mechanism worn

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,313 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 UWH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ06 UWH, 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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EJ06 UWH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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