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SM06 RZC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 RZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 76,173 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all steel suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 73,779 miles

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

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

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

all steel suspension components showing corrsion

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

Pass 3 May 2016 71,406 miles

Offside Rear brake disc showing corrosion

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

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

all rear suspension arms showing some corrosion

Fail 3 May 2016 71,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc showing corrosion

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

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

all rear suspension arms showing some corrosion

Pass 7 May 2015 69,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,480 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,466 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,091 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers torn

offside rear disc corroded

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 May 2011 42,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 20 May 2010 36,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,923 miles

osf tyre perished but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

osf tyre perished but not showing cords at time of test

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 RZC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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