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ES06 MXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES06 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,279 miles

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

Rear axle & suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 46,972 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle & suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 42,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres tread cracking 205/50/zr16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,103 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 41,101 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 40,708 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle wax oiled on underneath

Fail 18 May 2021 40,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle wax oiled on underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,694 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,193 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,890 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,577 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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ES06 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ES06 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES06 MXS registered?

ES06 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is ES06 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES06 MXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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