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EX06 NCV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,916 mi
Last recorded102,916 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 NCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 102,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing and cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front headlight dip-beam image only just visible - both sides

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing and cracking - both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

various corrosion to underside components

various damage around vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 97,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,249 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,113 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre small cut outer side wall

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre splits

Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre small cut outer side wall

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre splits

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,986 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,121 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,881 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,933 miles

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

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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EX06 NCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EX06 NCV, 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 EX06 NCV registered?

EX06 NCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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