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AO06 XCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,163 mi
Last recorded46,163 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,155 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 43,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 41,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,357 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,598 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 9,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XCU 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 90%.

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 XCU, 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 AO06 XCU registered?

AO06 XCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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