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T50 TFE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,491 mi
Last recorded61,491 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 TFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,785 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,785 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,415 miles

centre exhaust heatshield deteriorated

nsr arb perished

osf arb slightly perished

slight corrosion on both rear springs

Fail 5 Oct 2016 47,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heatshield deteriorated

nsr arb perished

osf arb slightly perished

slight corrosion on both rear springs

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,302 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,137 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 34,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,926 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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T50 TFE 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 85.7%.

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 T50 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

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What year was T50 TFE registered?

T50 TFE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is T50 TFE safe to buy?

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