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FD06 AJV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 AJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 73,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively poor condition (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame badly corroded very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r badly perished poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central cross member badly corroded poor condition

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,655 miles

both front tyres age related cracks

nearside rear tyre age related cracks

Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,655 miles

both front tyres age related cracks

nearside rear tyre age related cracks

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,649 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 63,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,474 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Strong advise (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,761 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 54,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 49,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,236 miles

both front link-rods boots deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,805 miles

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

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

both rear discs have slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear discs have slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 12,082 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 12,082 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FD06 AJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FD06 AJV, 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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FD06 AJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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