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SB06 SUU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 65,093 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 65,092 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded badly

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 34,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 32,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 33,278 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 30,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,975 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 13 May 2013 20,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,602 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 19,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 12,820 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 SUU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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