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SH56 UCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,680 mi
Last recorded132,680 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 UCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 132,680 miles

Both sides rear inner sills under body sealed

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, upper & lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch lower slight corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 132,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray

Pass 28 Sep 2024 130,937 miles

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

both rear subframe support brackets corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2024 130,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 130,332 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,997 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

General corrosion to suspension

Wind screen wipers hard, advise replaced

Fail 20 Apr 2022 125,995 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Off side and near side rear sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

General corrosion to suspension

Head lamps tarnished

Wind screen wipers hard, advise replaced

Pass 8 Apr 2021 124,774 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Off side and near side rear tyres close to limit and wearing @ edges

Off side front tyre wearing @ outer shoulder

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 119,432 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing @ inner edge

Seat belts slow to retract

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,430 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Off side and near side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Off side rear tyre wearing @ inner edge

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light is on

front brake pads are low

rear brake pads are low

under trays are fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,162 miles

Brakes noisy on application, advise brake inspection

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

Off side wind screen wiper starting to split

Rear brake discs corroded, advise replaced

Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,160 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Off side and near side rear (3.5.1g)

Brakes noisy on application, advise brake inspection

Near side front tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

Off side wind screen wiper starting to split

Rear brake discs corroded, advise replaced

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,699 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Near side rear anti roll bar link worn/knocking

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Near side rear anti roll bar link worn/knocking

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,265 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,653 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,208 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,420 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,724 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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SH56 UCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SH56 UCU, 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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SH56 UCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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