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SG53 MXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,623 mi
Last recorded54,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 54,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 54,623 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,319 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 46,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 34,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 34,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 33,304 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 31,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 30,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,555 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SG53 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG53 MXS, 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 SG53 MXS registered?

SG53 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SG53 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 MXS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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