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SA56 TXR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 TXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,694 miles

All steering and suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,521 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle inc subframe + arms

undertrays + sill covers fitted

various ball joint covers worn

vehicle covered in undersill/paint

Fail 2 Sep 2020 100,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle inc subframe + arms

undertrays + sill covers fitted

vehicle covered in undersill/paint

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle inc rear suspension arms ,sub frame,and springs

undertrays fitted

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2019 98,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle inc rear suspension arms ,sub frame,and springs

undertrays fitted

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,727 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,407 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,678 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,864 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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SA56 TXR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SA56 TXR, 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 SA56 TXR registered?

SA56 TXR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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