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E5 TLA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 64,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,056 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 52,083 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroding

Pass 11 May 2018 48,865 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,057 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 45,057 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,446 miles

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

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

wiper blades splitting at ends

Fail 26 Oct 2015 38,446 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 27,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 23,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,099 miles

Front brake pads getting low (4-6 months)

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,479 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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E5 TLA 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 81.8%.

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 E5 TLA, 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 E5 TLA registered?

E5 TLA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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