CarVerify

Free Car Check

X70 SLD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 SLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 109,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s\r\ o\s\r\ (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 109,919 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s\r\ o\s\r\ (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 103,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 103,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,143 miles

Coolant leak ()

nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover has been repaired using silicon

offside rear suspension arm ball joint nut locking device not in full contact with ball joint thread

Fail 23 Feb 2024 95,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both the upper and lower fixing bolts loose, only wound halfway in (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover has been repaired using silicon

offside rear suspension arm ball joint nut locking device not in full contact with ball joint thread

Fail 23 Aug 2023 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 88,607 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 88,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 81,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 80,212 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 80,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 80,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 79,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,881 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,551 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 70,544 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,313 miles

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

side walls on front tyres damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 60,744 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,120 miles

o/s/r tyre very close to limits

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,752 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X70 SLD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 X70 SLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X70 SLD?

You can check the full history of X70 SLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X70 SLD registered?

X70 SLD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is X70 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X70 SLD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X70 SLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X70 SLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.