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SN06 OLC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,522 mi
Last recorded66,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 OLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,522 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 66,522 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 65,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 65,836 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,659 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge 205 50 16

Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,659 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge 205 50 16

Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,871 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted slightly

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge 205 50 16

Pass 4 May 2010 19,257 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,167 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2009 14,167 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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SN06 OLC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN06 OLC, 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 SN06 OLC registered?

SN06 OLC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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