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FM06 CKV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 CKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,433 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 72,825 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,014 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 71,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,421 miles

Both headlight covers slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc face slightly deteriorated

Offside front lower suspension arm front bush cracking/perished

Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlight covers slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside front brake disc face slightly deteriorated

Offside front lower suspension arm front bush cracking/perished

Power steering fluid reservoir damp with fluid

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 61,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,650 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 36,818 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 36,818 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,699 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,524 miles

offside front link rod dust cover split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,556 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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FM06 CKV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 FM06 CKV, 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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FM06 CKV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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