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SB06 ELH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 ELH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 52,265 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 52,259 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 52,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 50,029 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,372 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 41,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,430 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 40,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,361 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,207 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 20,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 18,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 18,039 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 16,892 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,500 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 13,500 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 11,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 11,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 8,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 5,891 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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SB06 ELH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB06 ELH, 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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SB06 ELH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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