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T3 XMB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,693 mi
Last recorded93,693 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 XMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 93,693 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 93,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,315 miles

Corrosion to most of underside

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside undersealed prior to inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

surface rust to all suspension parts

under side of vehicle undersealed prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,615 miles

all rear arm bushes perished and splitting

arb boots all perished all round

front chassis corroded

head lamps starting to mist

rear brake disc only have 50% contact due to corrosion

rear chassis corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,108 miles

Minor corrosion started on under body

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,896 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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T3 XMB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T3 XMB, 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 T3 XMB registered?

T3 XMB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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