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2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 FH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,348 miles

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 11 Nov 2025 81,348 miles

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,791 miles

UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED ( BODY , SUSPENSION ETC )

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,087 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,102 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,639 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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60 FH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 60 FH, 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 60 FH registered?

60 FH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is 60 FH safe to buy?

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