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E14 RFC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,041 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,519 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,648 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,549 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,973 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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E14 RFC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E14 RFC, 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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E14 RFC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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