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F2 SMA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,139 mi
Last recorded77,139 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 SMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,139 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 76,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 75,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 73,895 miles

heavy under car corrosion

suspension bushes perished

Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,868 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,247 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 72,409 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,355 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,095 miles

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rods knock

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm center of tread

o/s rear tyre down to 2mm center of tread may soon require replacement

very small bind front brakes

windscreen stone chipped drivers side

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,841 miles

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

small knock from rear antiroll bar link rods

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,039 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,846 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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F2 SMA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 F2 SMA, 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 F2 SMA registered?

F2 SMA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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