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SM56 UAW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,825 miles

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2023 109,751 miles

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jun 2022 109,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tyre treads getting low

Rear underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,297 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 107,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Fail 14 Mar 2020 101,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,188 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,075 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,075 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,025 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,605 miles

advise under body corrosion

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,244 miles

windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,674 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,976 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON AT DASH

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

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

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

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 UAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM56 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

SM56 UAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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