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FR06 PAD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,647 mi
Last recorded102,647 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR06 PAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,039 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 101,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,056 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened complete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened complete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 30 May 2018 90,339 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 86,846 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 11 May 2017 86,846 miles

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

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE DETERIORATING

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 27 May 2016 85,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 80,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 80,261 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 76,368 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5 mm on extreme edge.

Pass 21 May 2013 71,181 miles

chip in windscreen zone A close to 10 mm limit.

Pass 29 May 2012 65,798 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 65,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 54,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,962 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 30,607 miles

front tyres wearing low

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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FR06 PAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FR06 PAD, 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 FR06 PAD registered?

FR06 PAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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