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FD06 ELH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,273 mi
Last recorded63,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 ELH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 61,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 54,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,014 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,913 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,235 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,701 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 33,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,643 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 ELH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD06 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

FD06 ELH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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