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IHZ 6181

2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Blue Other 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,078 mi
Last recorded40,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 6181
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 40,078 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 40,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,013 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 39,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 38,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,419 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5 Sport?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2
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IHZ 6181 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Blue with a 1,999cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IHZ 6181, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was IHZ 6181 registered?

IHZ 6181 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is IHZ 6181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IHZ 6181 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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