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SK06 JBP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 JBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,965 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,413 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 60,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,522 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 56,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,137 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 43,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,044 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 38,577 miles

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

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

offside & nearside wiper blades small tear @ ends

Pass 20 May 2010 31,630 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,645 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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SK06 JBP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK06 JBP, 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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SK06 JBP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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