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SD56 HDO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,146 mi
Last recorded47,146 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 HDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 47,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 47,064 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 46,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,702 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 46,702 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,651 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 46,359 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 46,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front small split on outside side wall

Fail 17 Feb 2018 45,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front small split on outside side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,298 miles

Rear position lamps tinted require reflectors

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 45,297 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front under vehicle corrosion (subframe/axles)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear position lamps tinted require reflectors

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,645 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,291 miles

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 10 Jan 2014 37,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,380 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,796 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,794 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 28,794 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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,780 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 25,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,095 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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SD56 HDO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SD56 HDO, 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 SD56 HDO registered?

SD56 HDO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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