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FD06 EMJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 EMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 70,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,522 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 68,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to co very high and hc very high( 1600ppm ) may cause damage to equipment or testers health (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,776 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,664 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 65,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe has slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,903 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre has wear and tear on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,683 miles

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 16 Jun 2017 51,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,294 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,390 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 EMJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD06 EMJ registered?

FD06 EMJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is FD06 EMJ safe to buy?

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