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AO06 FAK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall cracking 2013 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 91,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall cracking 2013 dot code (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,311 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal applied under vehicle all over

Fail 17 Jul 2025 89,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

underseal applied under vehicle all over

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 83,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

head lights missted

sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,745 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,955 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,715 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,163 miles

both front tyres are deteriorating cuts in but not showing core

both rear tyres are deteriorating cuts in but not showing core

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are deteriorating cuts in but not showing core

both rear tyres are deteriorating cuts in but not showing core

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,902 miles

both door mirrors slightly loose.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,301 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,796 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,625 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 40,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,725 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO06 FAK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 AO06 FAK, 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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AO06 FAK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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