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EJ06 ZTY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,729 mi
Last recorded36,729 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,331 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 35,863 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 35,861 miles

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 35,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 30,391 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 27,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,302 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 26,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,672 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,798 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front pads low

rear discs corroded

slight damage nsf tyre outerwall

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front discs slightly corroded

front pads low

rear discs corroded

slight damage nsf tyre outerwall

undertrays fitted

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,438 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 9,681 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 ZTY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

EJ06 ZTY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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