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SM06 MWV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,633 mi
Last recorded88,633 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 MWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,633 miles

undertray insecure

various surface rust under car

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,001 miles

Both inner seals corroded

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

Floor pan previously repaired and covered with underseal

Front bumper damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,994 miles

Rear Nearside & Offside inner sill / floor pan repair covered with sealant / welds not fully inspectable

Underbody & Suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,445 miles

Nearside Rear Recent inner sill / floor pan repair covered with sealant / welds not fully inspectable

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 81,435 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,332 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 71,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,459 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 70,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,754 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 68,754 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,897 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,640 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,737 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,737 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,452 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 28,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,979 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 MWV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

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

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