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AX06 FRD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 FRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,978 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly off shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,718 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,299 miles

Rear The rear inner sills, suspension and subframes are rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,239 miles

The rear chassis and suspension have surface rust

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,575 miles

Rear inner sills and subframe are starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,966 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,598 miles

o/s rear brake slight restriction

Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s rear brake slight restriction

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,564 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 33,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,823 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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AX06 FRD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX06 FRD, 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 AX06 FRD registered?

AX06 FRD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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