2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N55 UEH
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 122,406 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N55 UEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 122,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N55 UEH Mileage History
- 20/02/2024104,826 mi
- 20/02/2024104,826 mi
- 08/03/2025113,540 mi+8,714 mi
- 21/03/2025113,710 mi+170 mi
- 03/04/2026122,406 mi+8,696 mi
Average of roughly 8,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N55 UEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (N55 UEH) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduc”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduce”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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