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EK06 UEV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,647 mi
Last recorded81,647 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 77,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 76,124 miles

Suspension & underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,144 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 72,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,919 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,195 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 59,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 54,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 46,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,355 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 UEV 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 84.2%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

EK06 UEV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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