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FV06 URU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 URU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,069 miles

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,917 miles

Slight damage to front screen

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,471 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,471 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,258 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,258 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,027 miles

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

OSR tyre 2.5mm

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 36,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 26,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 25,619 miles

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 7 Jun 2010 24,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,848 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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FV06 URU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV06 URU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 URU registered?

FV06 URU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 URU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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