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EX06 OZB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 OZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 99,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 96,135 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,530 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR TO APPROACHING CORD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR TO APPROACHING CORD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

both front headlight lens tarnishing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ABOVE > 1.30 1.46 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR TO APPROACHING CORD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR TO APPROACHING CORD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

both front headlight lens tarnishing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,016 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,016 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sill ends (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,848 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,772 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 53,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,900 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,244 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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EX06 OZB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

EX06 OZB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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