2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MT06 ACU
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2006. Recorded mileage 85,959 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MT06 ACU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 85,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MT06 ACU Mileage History
- 27/05/200919,228 mi
- 23/02/201023,382 mi+4,154 mi
- 02/03/201129,405 mi+6,023 mi
- 27/02/201236,847 mi+7,442 mi
- 15/02/201343,635 mi+6,788 mi
- 05/02/201448,792 mi+5,157 mi
- 05/02/201448,792 mi
- 20/02/201551,974 mi+3,182 mi
- 19/02/201655,531 mi+3,557 mi
- 24/02/201758,085 mi+2,554 mi
- 27/02/201758,089 mi+4 mi
- 24/02/201862,816 mi+4,727 mi
- 22/02/201964,813 mi+1,997 mi
- 08/02/202068,343 mi+3,530 mi
- 12/02/202170,745 mi+2,402 mi
- 19/02/202170,750 mi+5 mi
- 18/02/202273,507 mi+2,757 mi
- 24/02/202273,511 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/202376,444 mi+2,933 mi
- 20/02/202376,445 mi+1 mi
- 12/02/202479,583 mi+3,138 mi
- 19/02/202582,732 mi+3,149 mi
- 28/01/202685,959 mi+3,227 mi
Average of roughly 4,002 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
MT06 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (MT06 ACU) between May 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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