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ET55 HBJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 HBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 64,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,149 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 63,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 60,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 59,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 58,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 58,508 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,888 miles

All tyres cracked along treads, no cord showing at time of test.

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,391 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 35,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,926 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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ET55 HBJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET55 HBJ, 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 ET55 HBJ registered?

ET55 HBJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is ET55 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 HBJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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