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A16 SLX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,367 mi
Last recorded75,367 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 75,348 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 61,453 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 61,453 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 56,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,373 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,811 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,112 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 53,991 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 52,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,836 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 48,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 46,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,624 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm

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

Pass 29 May 2012 42,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,604 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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A16 SLX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A16 SLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SLX registered?

A16 SLX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is A16 SLX safe to buy?

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