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FD06 SRV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,545 mi
Last recorded76,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,545 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 74,157 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 71,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,742 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,699 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 66,676 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 66,534 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 37,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,821 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre damage on outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,980 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 13 Mar 2012 30,952 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,174 miles

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

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

both front brake discs showing deterioration

Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,148 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,607 miles

cut n/s front tyre side wall

surface rust noted on suspension parts

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,598 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 SRV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

FD06 SRV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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