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SL06 SYW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,884 mi
Last recorded125,884 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 SYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 125,884 miles

All under body sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 124,551 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 124,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 118,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 106,690 miles

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

corrosion on front subframe, rear subframe, around some prescribed areas and on some suspension components but not considered excessive at time of test

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rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

some suspension bushes on the front starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion on front subframe, rear subframe, around some prescribed areas and on some suspension components but not considered excessive at time of test

eml on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

some suspension bushes on the front starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 99,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front and rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,047 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front and rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,525 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,525 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,504 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,198 miles

slight pitting on rear discs and slight difference in increase and decrease

Pass 26 Mar 2011 66,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,165 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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SL06 SYW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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