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EO06 OAX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 OAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,107 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,385 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,959 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 93,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 84,671 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake components showing signs of overheating

Pass 10 May 2018 80,347 miles

Modified track car

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,356 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 54,360 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre has a damaged side wall

off side rear tyre has a damaged side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,360 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side front tyre has a damaged side wall

off side rear tyre has a damaged side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,916 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,846 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 21,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EO06 OAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO06 OAX, 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 EO06 OAX registered?

EO06 OAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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