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RKZ 3142

2006 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,360 mi
Last recorded62,360 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX562,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 3142
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 60,783 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower sill covers fitted

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

Rear suspension link arms corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower sill covers fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower sill covers fitted

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

Rear suspension link arms corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 57,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 56,836 miles

Front Upper Suspension Bushes Perished

Suspension Parts Corroded

Underbody Wax oiled

Fail 10 May 2021 56,835 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension Bushes Perished

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

Suspension Parts Corroded

Underbody Wax oiled

Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,597 miles

Corrosion on front & rear shockers

Corrosion on front & rear subframes

Corrosion on rear sill closing pieces

Front brake at n/s dragging

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Front upper suspension arms inner bushes becoming worn

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

Pass 17 May 2019 55,347 miles

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Fail 9 May 2019 55,346 miles

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

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

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Rear tyres perishing/cracking in base of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,157 miles

Corrosion on rear inner sills o/s & n/s

Corrosion on rear subframe

Front o/s & both rear anti roll bar link rod dust covers perishing/cracking

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre at n/s starting to perish/crack in base of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link pin broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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RKZ 3142 is a 2006 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,466 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKZ 3142, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RKZ 3142 registered?

RKZ 3142 is a 2006 Mazda MX5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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