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SM56 HVE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,221 mi
Last recorded78,221 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 HVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corrosion on faces due to standing (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the whole underside of the vehicle is heavy corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,811 miles

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,127 miles

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

o/s/f and n/sf tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,231 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 74,902 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,173 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,252 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,830 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,104 miles

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

wipers poor

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,101 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,038 miles

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 21,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM56 HVE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM56 HVE, 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 SM56 HVE registered?

SM56 HVE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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