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SM02 SHE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,986 mi
Last recorded91,986 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 SHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,986 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,156 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,513 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,548 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 73,548 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,456 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 68,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,337 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres running off on edges

front brake discs worn

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,334 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 57,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,450 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,405 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,822 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,822 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,406 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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SM02 SHE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM02 SHE, 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 SM02 SHE registered?

SM02 SHE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for SM02 SHE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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