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TIL 510

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 510
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front lower sill joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front lower sill joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 65,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 50,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 47,353 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2018 46,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2018 46,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,192 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

front discs poor condition

front tyres uneven wear

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure anti-roll bar link broke/insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

front discs poor condition

front tyres uneven wear

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,785 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TIL 510 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TIL 510, 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 TIL 510 registered?

TIL 510 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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