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SM06 VYE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,091 mi
Last recorded102,091 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs corroded

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

items removed from view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2015 86,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,287 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,837 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2010 56,386 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 53,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VYE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

SM06 VYE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SM06 VYE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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