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ST55 XFW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,799 mi
Last recorded44,799 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 XFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 44,799 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs. Nearside front and offside rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 44,300 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs, nearside front and offside rear worse. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,798 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 43,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,857 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 42,857 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 24 Apr 2019 40,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 40,655 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,309 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 26,435 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing not checked

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,166 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper not clearing windscreen 100%

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 11,554 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ST55 XFW 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 76.2%.

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 ST55 XFW, 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 ST55 XFW registered?

ST55 XFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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