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SM06 OWK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

38,566 mi
Last recorded38,566 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 38,566 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,803 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 13 Jul 2022 37,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 37,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 37,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,643 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 36,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,755 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 33,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 32,636 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 30,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,639 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,639 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 24,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,039 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 24,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,386 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 17,909 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 17,909 miles

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

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)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2009 12,859 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 OWK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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