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SB06 ZVF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,696 mi
Last recorded36,696 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 ZVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 36,696 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 34,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 34,207 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 33,905 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes have a lot of surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2022 33,658 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear subframes has surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,450 miles

front and rear subframes has a lot of surface rust

Fail 14 Oct 2021 33,448 miles

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

front and rear subframes has a lot of surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,359 miles

alot of surface rust on front and rear subframes

Fail 10 Oct 2020 32,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

alot of surface rust on front and rear subframes

heatshield over catalyst corroded and insecure

Pass 16 May 2019 30,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 27,625 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 27,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,946 miles

small cracks on side wall of n/s front tyre

small cracks on side wall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2016 18,569 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 18,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,675 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 14,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 7,547 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,973 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 ZVF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

SB06 ZVF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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