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SC55 VSJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 VSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 41,592 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 41,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,192 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205/45r17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 41,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205/45r17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 40,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge ( 205/45R17 84w michelin pilot preceda ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 40,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/45r17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/45r17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,352 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 40,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,156 miles

engine management light illuminted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 39,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light illuminted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,675 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,675 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,825 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,478 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 34,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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 28 Jan 2009 32,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SC55 VSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 SC55 VSJ, 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 SC55 VSJ registered?

SC55 VSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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