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SB06 ELU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,361 mi
Last recorded64,361 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,550 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded and insecure. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded and insecure. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,248 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,586 miles

N/S/F tyre on 3.2mm & slight damage to outer sidewall

brake disc,s rusty

suspension arms rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2014 28,585 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyre,s sidewalls cut

brake disc,s rusty

suspension arms rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 9,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 5,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ELU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SB06 ELU, 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 SB06 ELU registered?

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

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The MOT history for SB06 ELU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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