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TR51 XLR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,845 mi
Last recorded46,845 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR51 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,122 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 38,301 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 27,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 21,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 21,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 20,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,850 miles

Nearside Rear Clear plastic light cluster cover is damaged.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,461 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELTS SLIGHTLY SLOW IN RETRACTING SEAT BELT

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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TR51 XLR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TR51 XLR, 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 TR51 XLR registered?

TR51 XLR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is TR51 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR51 XLR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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