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G16 JAX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,714 mi
Last recorded73,714 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 JAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,608 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 60,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,341 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 55,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,336 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 24,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,013 miles

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

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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G16 JAX 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 85%.

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 G16 JAX, 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 G16 JAX registered?

G16 JAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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