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EX06 UUJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,976 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 7 Feb 2025 102,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,184 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 95,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,450 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 85,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 78,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 76,338 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,505 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 May 2018 73,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,901 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 69,901 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,705 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 58,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,472 miles

All 4 brake disc's are pitted with rust

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre is starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,409 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,094 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,838 miles

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

new brake pads fitted to front

o/s front tyre down to 1.6 mm outer edge

small chunk out of n/s front tyre outer wall worth keeping a check on !

small fine cuts o/s front tyre outer wall

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 UUJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

EX06 UUJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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