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SB06 ZVR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,751 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp plastic lenses are slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of vehicle underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 120,717 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & floor excessively corroded within 30cms of suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension link from sub-frame to floor is excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension link from sub-frame to floor is excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor excessively corroded within 30cms of suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp plastic lenses are slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of vehicle underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 117,852 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 117,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,190 miles

Both rear brace bars corroded holed

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 96,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,089 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension rods/arms corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension rods/arms corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,994 miles

Nearside Front slight drag felt at nsf wheel

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,258 miles

Rear both tyres : tread blocks cracking but not yet to chords

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,774 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 63,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,498 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,655 miles

front tyres starting to crack

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,690 miles

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

slight noise from belt pulley at idle speed

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 ZVR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZVR, 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 ZVR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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