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SM06 YVU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,708 mi
Last recorded25,708 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs pitted and corroded inside

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,044 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 18,906 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2015 16,642 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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 14,314 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,140 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 YVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

SM06 YVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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