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EX06 UTO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 122,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 111,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake slighy binding

Fail 15 Feb 2023 111,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake slighy binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,061 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,761 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,317 miles

front tyres down to 2mm inner edges

new brake pads fitted to front brakes

stone chip zone a drivers side ok ! at this time

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 UTO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX06 UTO, 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 EX06 UTO registered?

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

Is EX06 UTO safe to buy?

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