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T21 OYM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,778 mi
Last recorded82,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 OYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,944 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 79,943 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose / caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,926 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 79,925 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,796 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 79,785 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,597 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,768 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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T21 OYM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T21 OYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T21 OYM registered?

T21 OYM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is T21 OYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 OYM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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