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X666 POD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

78,142 mi
Last recorded78,142 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX666 POD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to subframe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured cracked and holed both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sills holed

Rear unable to jack rear due to condition of sills

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,985 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2024 74,983 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,414 miles

Front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes perished and swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes perished and swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Also stabiliser/mounting links both sides (marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Top mount nut under bonnet (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes perished and swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes perished and swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 66,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 63,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,940 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,940 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,429 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,940 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 50,940 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,519 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 24,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,489 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,026 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 8,026 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)

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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X666 POD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X666 POD, 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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X666 POD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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