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SM06 OVZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,548 mi
Last recorded141,548 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 141,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underside of vehicle has been covered with thick underseal making inspection digfficult

centre cross member corroded but servicible

Pass 18 May 2018 138,195 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 138,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 127,741 miles

Offside seatbelt slow retraction, advise to clean up belt

wipers getting streaky

Pass 19 May 2016 116,023 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis and underside of vehicle corroded.

front tyres low tread.

o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism poor.

rear tyres low tread.

Pass 21 May 2015 107,337 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 97,284 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 97,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 86,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 76,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,214 miles

all 4 tyres on 2mm on edges

play in o/s/r drop link

reear discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 66,214 miles

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

all 4 tyres on 2mm on edges

play in o/s/r drop link

reear discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 56,482 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres wearing inside edge

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 7 May 2009 45,679 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 OVZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

SM06 OVZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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