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SB06 VPP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 VPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,905 miles

Under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,915 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 74,775 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 74,773 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,185 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 73,185 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 65,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,433 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 64,432 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,618 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,778 miles

Front inner brake pads low

Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,719 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,720 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2014 53,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 53,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,047 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 37,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 30,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,552 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,552 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,203 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 VPP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

SB06 VPP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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