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SF06 VRJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 VRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 76,991 miles

underside covered in underseal

Fail 27 May 2024 76,989 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 19 May 2023 76,654 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 76,653 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front sub frame covered in underseal

rear sub frame covered in underseal

Pass 4 May 2022 76,012 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 May 2021 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear rear section of inner sill to floor getting weak with corrosion

Offside Rear rear section of inner sill to floor getting weak with corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2020 73,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear rear section of inner sill to floor getting weak with corrosion

Offside Rear rear section of inner sill to floor getting weak with corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,225 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 65,209 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,750 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 55,451 miles

nsf roll bar link creak

osr alloy wheel damage

rear tyres worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,386 miles

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

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

nsf roll bar link creak

osr alloy wheel damage

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,625 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

nsf coil spring extreme end damage

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,295 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,309 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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SF06 VRJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF06 VRJ, 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 SF06 VRJ registered?

SF06 VRJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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