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ET06 XSM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,599 mi
Last recorded133,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,599 miles

all 4 tyres cracking outer side wall

front and rear suspension corroded

reg bulb not working

Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,173 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 132,173 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,995 miles

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

Underside components rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2021 126,995 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor/inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underside components rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,954 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,543 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,197 miles

both rear tyres bald on centre

Fail 14 Jul 2015 93,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,322 miles

wipers smear

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 35,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,242 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 XSM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

ET06 XSM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2006.

Is ET06 XSM safe to buy?

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