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ET06 XSJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,447 mi
Last recorded59,447 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 54,959 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,234 miles

Front Both wheels stiff to turn by hand.

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 49,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,181 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,912 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 34,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 27,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored to inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre is slightly cracked to inner sidewall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 22,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,652 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 21,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,568 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 3mm on outer edges

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,426 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 6,923 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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ET06 XSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ET06 XSJ, 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 ET06 XSJ registered?

ET06 XSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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