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T31 GRD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 GRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 94,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 93,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 92,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 91,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 91,220 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flasing (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 87,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,827 miles

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,674 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,920 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre worn and out of shape on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2010 35,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,691 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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T31 GRD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T31 GRD, 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 T31 GRD registered?

T31 GRD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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