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FD06 DEL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,431 mi
Last recorded50,431 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 39,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 34,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 May 2019 30,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 12,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 10,318 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 10,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 6,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,932 miles

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2012 113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,182 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 DEL 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 DEL, 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 DEL registered?

FD06 DEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is FD06 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 DEL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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