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X100 PLT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,421 mi
Last recorded64,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX100 PLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 64,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 62,360 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front & rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 60,154 miles

front & rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 58,472 miles

front & rear subframes corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 56,086 miles

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

Undercovers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Fail 20 May 2020 56,086 miles

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

Undercovers Obscuring Some Underside Components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,171 miles

all 4 tyres badley perished advise

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,958 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 48,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,464 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,464 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,857 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,638 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,638 miles

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

n/s/f wiper starting to detoriate

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2010 18,751 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 18,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to nsf wheel

Pass 22 May 2009 15,725 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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X100 PLT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X100 PLT, 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 X100 PLT registered?

X100 PLT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is X100 PLT safe to buy?

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