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SB06 VRU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,714 mi
Last recorded97,714 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,714 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,714 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,062 miles

Advanced corrosion generally on underside of car

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,734 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,734 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE-LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint DROP-LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working TAIL-LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,873 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,685 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,763 miles

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 VRU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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