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SG06 HCV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 HCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 95,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lights have a tint (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,007 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 91,982 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached No locking pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached No locking pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,416 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner sills and outer sills showing signs of repair but heavily concealed by underseal and outer trims. condition of metalwork is unknown. made crunching noises

Fail 27 Apr 2020 80,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly split and developed a leak during inspection (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component missing balljoint locking pin (split pin) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner sills and outer sills showing signs of repair but heavily concealed by underseal and outer trims. condition of metalwork is unknown. made crunching noises

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,530 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))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,530 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Mar 2018 69,738 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 69,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,881 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,247 miles

all 4 tyres on 2mm

front and rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,075 miles

o/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,655 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,464 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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SG06 HCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SG06 HCV, 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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SG06 HCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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