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X50 MTM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,666 mi
Last recorded33,666 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play at n/s/r droplink

Fail 27 Jul 2017 25,125 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play at n/s/r droplink

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,753 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,433 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,495 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 23,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,339 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 20,339 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,039 miles

Corrosion of both front ande rear brake discs.Pass and No more.Performance ok.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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X50 MTM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X50 MTM, 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 X50 MTM registered?

X50 MTM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is X50 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 MTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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