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CA06 FMF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 FMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 87,860 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 87,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,563 miles

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

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work and underbody protection

Fail 24 Jul 2025 85,563 miles

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

Vehicle has had extensive restoration work and underbody protection

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,177 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 83,169 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust pipe cut /leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Contaminating drivers brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody extensively undersealed

Vehicle has had extensive modifications to brake system

Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,792 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,071 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,025 miles

Front numberplate damaged.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front numberplate damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 62,596 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,326 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,465 miles

front brake disc's corroded inner edges & tyre getting low o/s/f

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 12,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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CA06 FMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA06 FMF, 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 CA06 FMF registered?

CA06 FMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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