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T5 DDA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,178 mi
Last recorded41,178 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 DDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 41,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 41,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,217 miles

all anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 11 Apr 2019 38,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting headlamp beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,877 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,460 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL PERISHING (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2017 30,403 miles

Front coil spring broken O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL PERISHING (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 27,392 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 27,392 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 24,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,085 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 21,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 17,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,365 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 10 May 2012 14,365 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 May 2011 11,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,224 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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T5 DDA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T5 DDA, 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 T5 DDA registered?

T5 DDA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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