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FD06 SRX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,541 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 104,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 104,031 miles

Front sub frame very corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded on inner lip but not affected with sharp edges

brake pipes coated in thick wax difficult to see

extensive welding repairs carried out and painted with thick sealer to prescribed areas

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,447 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 103,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,006 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 102,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,796 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated

previous odometer reading incorrect

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,462 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brakes binding

previous odometer reading incorrect

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,781 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking due to detioration

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,038 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,316 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 SRX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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