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ET06 HTA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 93,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 91,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear o/s n/s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 91,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear o/s n/s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 89,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,407 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brakes corroded and noisey when spinning wheels not allowing a good check of rear wheel bearings

Nearside plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Offside Rear rear brakes corroded and noisey when spinning wheels not allowing a good check of rear wheel bearings

Offside plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 88,407 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear brakes corroded and noisey when spinning wheels not allowing a good check of rear wheel bearings

Nearside plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Offside Rear rear brakes corroded and noisey when spinning wheels not allowing a good check of rear wheel bearings

Offside plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,499 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion on underside

heat shield above exhaust not fully secure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,941 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2016 85,650 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2015 81,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,493 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,493 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,061 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,728 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre gettting close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,728 miles

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre gettting close to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,851 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 29,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ET06 HTA 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET06 HTA, 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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ET06 HTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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