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AO06 RSZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,221 mi
Last recorded72,221 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,221 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,735 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 68,723 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 66,007 miles

Nearside Rear taillamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer flexi brake pipe rigid fitting to the caliper corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,698 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 21 Aug 2015 42,116 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 42,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,768 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 17,512 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,009 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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AO06 RSZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO06 RSZ, 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 AO06 RSZ registered?

AO06 RSZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is AO06 RSZ safe to buy?

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