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AV06 FJE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 FJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,025 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 70,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 67,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 64,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 62,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 60,801 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 59,924 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 59,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 58,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,692 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 57,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front wipers smearing

slight corrosion on both rear springs

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 12 May 2014 55,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 36,738 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,136 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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AV06 FJE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV06 FJE, 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 AV06 FJE registered?

AV06 FJE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is AV06 FJE safe to buy?

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