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TON 316Y

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 316Y
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear indicators 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear indicators 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 22,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 69,534 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,720 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,886 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,886 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 36,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,092 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,103 miles

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

Front brake discs,rusty on inside faces.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,190 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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TON 316Y is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TON 316Y, 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 TON 316Y registered?

TON 316Y is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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