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SF05 OJF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 OJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,221 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 43,586 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,263 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,881 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,268 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 18,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,069 miles

front and rear number plates held on with blue tack

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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SF05 OJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SF05 OJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 OJF registered?

SF05 OJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is SF05 OJF safe to buy?

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