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SD06 ZVH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,575 mi
Last recorded131,575 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 ZVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 131,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear suspension components corroded/under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 131,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated/un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear suspension components corroded/under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,234 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,888 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,659 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,822 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 104,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,247 miles

blue smoke from exhaust when engine under heavy load

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,687 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,300 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,349 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,237 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 23,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,305 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 18,305 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 ZVH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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