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X21 OAT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 OAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 72,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,648 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at the end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroding within 30cm of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 62,197 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Wiper Blade Rubbers Have Split Ends

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill and Outer Sill/Sill Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 57,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 49,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 28,230 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X21 OAT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X21 OAT, 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 X21 OAT registered?

X21 OAT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is X21 OAT safe to buy?

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