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FD06 MPX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,246 mi
Last recorded37,246 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 MPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 37,246 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 37,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 36,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 34,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,090 miles

Headlamps deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,952 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,010 miles

near side rear tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,301 miles

n/s/r tyre and wheel damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,704 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 10,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 9,340 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 MPX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

FD06 MPX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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