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SB06 ZTO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,757 miles

corrosion on chassis,subframes etc

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,336 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,997 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,997 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,725 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 55,725 miles

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,194 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 36,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,097 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in tread unable to see any cords

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in tread

offside front tyre has two small cuts in tread unable to see any cords

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,497 miles

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

front and rear brake discs just starting to corrode on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 4,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,869 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 ZTO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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