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D6 STX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 STX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 95,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,713 miles

under trays/sill covers

Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,927 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 82,880 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,394 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 77,388 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,344 miles

Emissions not tested lots of blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low tread (4.1.E.1)

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low tread (4.1.E.1)

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,928 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,607 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 21,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,665 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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D6 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D6 STX, 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 D6 STX registered?

D6 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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