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SM06 AYK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,745 mi
Last recorded67,745 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 AYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,745 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 65,076 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,520 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,366 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 39,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 29,532 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,311 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,121 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,554 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 15,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM06 AYK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM06 AYK, 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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SM06 AYK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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