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EK06 UFA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,723 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,291 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,420 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 61,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level slightly low

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 29,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 9,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 8,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 7,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 6,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 6,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,840 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 5,162 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 UFA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 EK06 UFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK06 UFA registered?

EK06 UFA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2006.

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