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FD06 EMX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,767 mi
Last recorded128,767 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 128,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 127,670 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc shield deteriorated

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

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 May 2022 121,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust shield deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails and outer floor sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 May 2022 121,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust shield deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails and outer floor sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 May 2021 114,005 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 114,005 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,447 miles

both rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,330 miles

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

small damage to windscreen zone b not affecting drives view of road

Fail 29 Jun 2018 105,330 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

small damage to windscreen zone b not affecting drives view of road

Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Fail 1 Jul 2017 100,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,097 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 90,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,550 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,727 miles

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 14 May 2010 29,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,668 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 EMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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