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FE06 PBO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,523 mi
Last recorded106,523 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 PBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 106,523 miles

Engine rattles above fast idle speed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 106,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster unit insecure to headlamp body (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall cords visible 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine rattles above fast idle speed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,538 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,319 miles

advise condition and movement to offside rear anti roll bar link

advise offside front wiper split

advise rear tyres worn to 2mm and cracking

strong advise to rear number plate light lenses covered in spay paint

Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,936 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,240 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 62,240 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,966 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 50,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,359 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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FE06 PBO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE06 PBO, 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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FE06 PBO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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