2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · VU06 AXJ
2006 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 72,701 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VU06 AXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 72,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VU06 AXJ Mileage History
- 10/06/202570,100 mi
- 07/07/202570,137 mi+37 mi
- 17/07/202672,622 mi+2,485 mi
- 08/08/202672,698 mi+76 mi
- 10/08/202672,701 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU06 AXJ 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 (VU06 AXJ) between June 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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