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SL06 KTA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,889 mi
Last recorded89,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 KTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 84,184 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides & throughout rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,166 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear damaged & hanging off (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding is of poor quality & not complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 all are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repaired but only just acceptable (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides & throughout rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,689 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front imbalance of 24% on front brakes

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

covers and tray fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 20 Apr 2019 74,617 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letter S in incomplete (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / floor within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front imbalance of 24% on front brakes

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

covers and tray fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 2 May 2018 71,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 23,995 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,008 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,666 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 11,666 miles

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

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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SL06 KTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL06 KTA, 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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SL06 KTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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