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FD06 SRU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,791 mi
Last recorded29,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 SRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 29,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,645 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 23,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt fitting (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake hose rubbing on antiroll bar link

Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,846 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,595 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 21,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,197 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,155 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 13,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,348 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 10,348 miles

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

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 SRU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

FD06 SRU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is FD06 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 SRU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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