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EJ06 ZUD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,366 mi
Last recorded47,366 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 47,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 41,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,477 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 14,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 11,882 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,141 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 ZUD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

EJ06 ZUD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for EJ06 ZUD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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