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SM06 AYW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,665 mi
Last recorded61,665 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 AYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2022 61,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 59,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,935 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,074 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 52,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face on o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 47,564 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face on o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,900 miles

slightly worn front brake disc inner faces

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,931 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 35,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,891 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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SM06 AYW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AYW, 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 SM06 AYW registered?

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

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