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FD06 AKX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,887 mi
Last recorded103,887 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 AKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 103,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 98,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,915 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,736 miles

Both front tyres are RFT

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 94,732 miles

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

Both rear tyres wrong size and front tyres are RFT

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,957 miles

205/45 x 17 run flat tyres fitted to the front and 205/40 x 17 non run flat tyres fitted to the rear

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ closing panel (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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,773 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable, on outer edge.205 45 r 17 84v pirelli.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened loss of adhesion of approximately 50 percent surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,advise tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Tested under wet conditions.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,934 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,825 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 59,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,598 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,797 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 44,246 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,416 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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FD06 AKX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AKX, 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 FD06 AKX registered?

FD06 AKX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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