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SM06 FOK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,829 mi
Last recorded48,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 FOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,829 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside Outer Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear suspension components generally corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside Outer Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,413 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 48,412 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,709 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,848 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,004 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,313 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 43,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,595 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,470 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED TO FRONT END OF CAR

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED TO FRONT END OF CAR

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,824 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

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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SM06 FOK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 SM06 FOK, 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 SM06 FOK registered?

SM06 FOK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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