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SB06 FVE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,777 mi
Last recorded84,777 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 FVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked along the bottom of the windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,496 miles

Engine management light is on

Front brake discs are corroded

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level is low

Engine management light is on

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,446 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,441 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 61,414 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,381 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,379 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,258 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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 FVE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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