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EX06 UUN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,936 mi
Last recorded91,936 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 86,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 86,307 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,969 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,967 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,517 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 78,334 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,532 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,530 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,485 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,384 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 68,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre cracking around edges of tread

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has mild cracking beginning around tread edges

nearside screenwash jet weak but offside adequate to supply water to clear

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,328 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,673 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,034 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,130 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,416 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,412 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 31 Mar 2009 28,311 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

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 UUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

EX06 UUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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