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D16 SDT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and perished (205/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,159 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 79,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stabilising arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,499 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 73,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,907 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 69,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,234 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Brakes have slight bind

Pass 3 May 2016 65,206 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 61,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,944 miles

nsf tyre kerbed

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,025 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 18,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,823 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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D16 SDT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D16 SDT, 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 D16 SDT registered?

D16 SDT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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