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AK06 XKP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,041 mi
Last recorded100,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 100,041 miles

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

corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Fail 28 May 2026 100,033 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened braceing bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,356 miles

All 4 wheel arches have slight corrosion, but still have rigidity.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,832 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 92,832 miles

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,026 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 86,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,623 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,723 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,385 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,526 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,866 miles

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,916 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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AK06 XKP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AK06 XKP, 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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AK06 XKP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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