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FE06 SSX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 SSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 119,823 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 109,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,064 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill holed at rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,367 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 79,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,909 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Fail 22 Jan 2015 45,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,357 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,012 miles

Centre part of exhaust system slighlty corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear discs

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,886 miles

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

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

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

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 SSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSX, 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 FE06 SSX registered?

FE06 SSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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