2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · NH55 OLW
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 93,929 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH55 OLW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/06/2023
- 93,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH55 OLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (NH55 OLW) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NH55 OLW Mileage History
- 24/03/202288,922 mi
- 12/05/202289,288 mi+366 mi
- 23/06/202393,929 mi+4,641 mi
Average of roughly 4,012 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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