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111 RXE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,705 mi
Last recorded118,705 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 RXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 118,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,036 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,036 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,048 miles

Rear all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2018 96,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,426 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,471 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,471 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,690 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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111 RXE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 RXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 111 RXE registered?

111 RXE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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