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EO06 XMS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,557 mi
Last recorded58,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 XMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 58,557 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 58,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Direction, (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various Both Sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,024 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,794 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,778 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,611 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 51,611 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 34,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 23,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Fail 14 Aug 2013 16,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,829 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 9,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,526 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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EO06 XMS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 EO06 XMS, 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 EO06 XMS registered?

EO06 XMS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is EO06 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 XMS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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