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SM06 OXJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 OXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,466 miles

Generalised corrosion/perishing on all suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,466 miles

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

Generalised corrosion/perishing on all suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,101 miles

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

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2024 61,525 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass loose

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

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2023 60,337 miles

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

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2023 60,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively sign of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,528 miles

underside rusting

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,340 miles

corrosion underside generally

Fail 25 Mar 2020 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 x rd45 wiper fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside generally

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,733 miles

both front tyres worn more on outer edges

corrosion in front and rear subframes,crossmembers and exhaust

outer sills covered by plastic ,condition unknown

Fail 23 Mar 2018 52,729 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill seam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill seam (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn more on outer edges

corrosion in front and rear subframes,crossmembers and exhaust

outer sills covered by plastic ,condition unknown

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,703 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,293 miles

general corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded but not excessive

general corrosion to all rear suspension componenets

nearside front wheel tight rotated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded but not excessive

general corrosion to all rear suspension componenets

nearside front wheel tight rotated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,528 miles

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

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

general underside sureface corrosion

slight binding to n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 5,672 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 OXJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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