CarVerify

Free Car Check

SR06 TFE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,236 mi
Last recorded64,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 TFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower drop link joint boot split but no ingression of dirt or leaking grease

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust slight hole

general condition of underside of vehicle slightly corroded in places

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2026 64,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 62,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,997 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,977 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 18 Feb 2022 57,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,115 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 28,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,223 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 24,223 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,172 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted surface

rear brake pads low both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,341 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,956 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 8,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SR06 TFE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SR06 TFE, 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

How do I check the history of SR06 TFE?

You can check the full history of SR06 TFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SR06 TFE registered?

SR06 TFE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is SR06 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR06 TFE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR06 TFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SR06 TFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.