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SB06 STX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,271 mi
Last recorded119,271 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 STX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,271 miles

underbody has corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2026 119,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/body at suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

extensive suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect front underside of vehicle due to under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,332 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 117,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 117,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 110,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,222 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leaking around caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 109,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Under body corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,760 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,063 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 STX 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 72.7%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

SB06 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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