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SD06 WDS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 WDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,889 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 83,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 83,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components lightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,393 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,255 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 68,245 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,108 miles

cut at n/s/f tyre on outer wall

o/s/r brake pads getiing low

Pass 25 Mar 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,815 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 WDS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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