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EK06 UFJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,705 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower ball join boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,542 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 65,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,521 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 44,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,939 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2016 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,147 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 21,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,779 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 UFJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

EK06 UFJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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