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EK06 EDV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,647 mi
Last recorded108,647 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 EDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 108,647 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 101,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 93,655 miles

offside front brake slight bind not detected in rollers

Pass 20 May 2017 85,140 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind not detectedin rollers

Fail 20 May 2017 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake slight bind not detectedin rollers

Pass 10 May 2016 77,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 69,608 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 61,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,318 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,955 miles

front wipers poor,

Pass 24 May 2010 29,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,604 miles

wipers starting to smear.

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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EK06 EDV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK06 EDV, 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 EK06 EDV registered?

EK06 EDV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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