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VE06 FMM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,413 mi
Last recorded138,413 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear arches corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 138,402 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,632 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 132,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer to system joint and rear tail pipes clamps missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,774 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 120,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,871 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front aftermarket driving led lamps flash and flicker when vehicle running

Pass 20 May 2019 101,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade edge starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 64,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 64,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,954 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,940 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn on inside

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,004 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

front discs corroded and worn

front pads look low (inner pads)

off side wiper blade split slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,081 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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VE06 FMM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE06 FMM, 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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VE06 FMM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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