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T12 ASF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,316 mi
Last recorded155,316 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 ASF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,316 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 144,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 140,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 136,257 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 132,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 130,192 miles

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

OS NS front shocker gaitors loose

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

Small amount of corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 102,775 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front N/S and O/S front tyres have age related cracking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads on service limit. (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 102,775 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front N/S and O/S front tyres have age related cracking.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads on service limit. (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 97,434 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 91,675 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,675 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)

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,890 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,890 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,760 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,777 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,997 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,774 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 19,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,991 miles

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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T12 ASF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T12 ASF, 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 T12 ASF registered?

T12 ASF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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