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X286 CNO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,917 mi
Last recorded103,917 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 CNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

RBT: service brake only minimum 50%

dipstick top missing

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,815 miles

Dip stick top broken

Electric windows not working

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 103,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Dip stick top broken

Electric windows not working

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,527 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (2006) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2006) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 102,405 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,603 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,603 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,202 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,196 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 95,197 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,914 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 90,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 90,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 May 2010 90,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 90,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 86,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,368 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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X286 CNO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 X286 CNO, 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 X286 CNO registered?

X286 CNO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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