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SM06 AZC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,384 mi
Last recorded110,384 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 AZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 110,384 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,681 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes Pershing

Fail 25 Oct 2024 96,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes Pershing

under sealed everywhere on suspension and brake component

underseal everywhere on suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 94,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,073 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,073 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,271 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,179 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 76,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 69,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 63,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 36,246 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,337 miles

advise o/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2011 30,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise o/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2010 25,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 21,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AZC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM06 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

SM06 AZC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is SM06 AZC safe to buy?

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