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SD06 EHX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,607 mi
Last recorded144,607 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 EHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 144,607 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Outer brake backing plate corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,289 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 137,289 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 125,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

o/s/front seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,700 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,333 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,819 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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SD06 EHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD06 EHX, 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 SD06 EHX registered?

SD06 EHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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