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UK54 LMG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,516 mi
Last recorded68,516 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK54 LMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,516 miles

Underside Corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,512 miles

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 68,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,850 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 59,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 56,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 53,296 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 49,904 miles

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

Offside seat belt reeling weak.

Fail 23 May 2017 49,904 miles

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

Offside seat belt reeling weak.

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,057 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 41,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 41,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 37,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 37,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 May 2013 33,522 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 29,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 18,461 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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UK54 LMG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UK54 LMG, 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 UK54 LMG registered?

UK54 LMG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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