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EK06 FTA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 52,448 miles

windscreen has stone chip

Fail 8 Dec 2025 52,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,639 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 49,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,533 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,533 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,188 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,188 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,779 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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EK06 FTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK06 FTA, 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 EK06 FTA registered?

EK06 FTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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