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EK06 UEJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,040 mi
Last recorded92,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 92,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension component arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension component mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted to n/s and o/s outer sills not allowing full inspection also covered by plastic

vehicle has under vehicle surface rust.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,944 miles

Offside Sub-frame likely to become detached no nuts on studs (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,403 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner sills,inner rear wheel arches and floor in mounting areas at rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror missing , two other mirrors fitted at time of test

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

sill covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills so could not be inspected properly

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

wiper blades split.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,283 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiper blades split.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,333 miles

All four tyre valves deteriorating.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,093 miles

Drive line /transmission /gearbox noisey

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,439 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake is binding but not causing the vehicle to pull to one side under braking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,693 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 34,693 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,387 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,698 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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EK06 UEJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK06 UEJ, 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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EK06 UEJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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