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SM06 FPN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,434 mi
Last recorded30,434 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 FPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 30,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 29,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 29,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r/ upper-forward- inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs---Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 29,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,850 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 28,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,909 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 23,013 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 23,013 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted inner surface

Pass 29 Apr 2011 16,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 14,270 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2010 14,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,892 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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SM06 FPN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FPN, 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 SM06 FPN registered?

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

Is SM06 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 FPN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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