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SD06 UAL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

103,058 mi
Last recorded103,058 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,058 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

heavy corrosion to front subframe

heavy corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 24 Mar 2021 103,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, floor and wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

heavy corrosion to front subframe

heavy corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,823 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 97,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link covered in silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,702 miles

Front brakes binding

Rear brake discs corroding

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

covers fitted

vehicle corroded including suspension/steering

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Front brakes binding

Rear brake discs corroding

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

covers fitted

vehicle corroded including suspension/steering

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,169 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

various parts including steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres cracking

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

covers fitted

exhaust corroded

various parts including steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,340 miles

Front wipers could be better

Rear brake discs corroding

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 8 Apr 2016 92,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front wipers could be better

Rear brake discs corroding

exhaust blow at middle section

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,636 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,639 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,700 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,697 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,671 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,464 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 45,552 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance high

slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,857 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 38,857 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 38,464 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 UAL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 UAL, 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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SD06 UAL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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