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A5 MXM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,940 mi
Last recorded80,940 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,918 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,083 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected undersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected undersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,476 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear lower stabilizer arm bent

Fail 16 Oct 2019 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear lower stabilizer arm bent

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,830 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,088 miles

Front brake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,183 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,934 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,735 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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A5 MXM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A5 MXM, 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 A5 MXM registered?

A5 MXM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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