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UJZ 2949

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 2949
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 103,864 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 103,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,416 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,746 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 96,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,587 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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UJZ 2949 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJZ 2949, 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 UJZ 2949 registered?

UJZ 2949 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is UJZ 2949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJZ 2949 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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