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X90 DAC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 DAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,419 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 122,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,650 miles

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 6 Aug 2020 117,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,391 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and inside sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 114,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and inside sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,767 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,327 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,599 miles

Nearside Front brake pads looking worn

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 35,139 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,857 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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X90 DAC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X90 DAC, 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 X90 DAC registered?

X90 DAC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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