2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DV06 KNM
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 95,701 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV06 KNM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/05/2025
- 95,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV06 KNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (DV06 KNM) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
DV06 KNM Mileage History
- 27/06/202284,208 mi
- 05/08/202392,175 mi+7,967 mi
- 21/03/202494,227 mi+2,052 mi
- 23/05/202595,701 mi+1,474 mi
Average of roughly 3,957 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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