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AK06 NJO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,539 mi
Last recorded39,539 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 39,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 37,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 34,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 34,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 32,764 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 13,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,507 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 9,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,709 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,775 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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AK06 NJO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK06 NJO, 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 AK06 NJO registered?

AK06 NJO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AK06 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 NJO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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