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ET06 XRK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,962 mi
Last recorded139,962 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,962 miles

Rear sub frame and suspension has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,543 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Inside sidewall deteriorated and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,946 miles

ALL rear suspension surface corrosion

REAR brakes slight binding

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE front and rear tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 135,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine burning oil

Fail 26 Sep 2022 135,342 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill by stablizer bar (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine burning oil

Pass 20 Sep 2021 134,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,067 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 134,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to low (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

surface corrosion on suspension components and under body

Fail 17 Sep 2019 133,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

surface corrosion on suspension components and under body

Fail 13 Aug 2019 133,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear of n/side sill panel,inner section and within 30cm.of a rear sub frame mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reversing lamp not working.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,609 miles

Reversing lamp not working .

Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,465 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 128,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,001 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 109,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 109,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,798 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2\ 5 litres oil added

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from filter

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,497 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,497 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wheel alignment out

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 XRK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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