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EY06 XHX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,059 mi
Last recorded50,059 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 XHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 50,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 48,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,820 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 44,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 44,726 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing low [o/s crystalizing ]outer pad

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,105 miles

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

Rear sill sections starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,243 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 36,535 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,132 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2015 28,132 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,351 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,901 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 9,900 miles

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

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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EY06 XHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY06 XHX, 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 EY06 XHX registered?

EY06 XHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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