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C5 SUX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,555 mi
Last recorded112,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 112,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r suspension and o/s/r suspension control arms corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 112,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r suspension and o/s/r suspension control arms corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 107,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,171 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 104,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel/ floor (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel ( marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,322 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,134 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,895 miles

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

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

AND BOTH FRONT TYRES VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRE VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,861 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,039 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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C5 SUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C5 SUX, 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 C5 SUX registered?

C5 SUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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