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SN55 DTS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 DTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

mil lamp on

Fail 20 May 2026 115,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed from front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

mil lamp on

Pass 13 May 2025 115,020 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension subframes corroded .

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,330 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe is corroded (general) not structual

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 112,185 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear floor areas slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,636 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,620 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,217 miles

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

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

no oil in engine added 2 ltrs to get to min level for mot

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,757 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing thin

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,138 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded vehicle been standing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,678 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit (central tread)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 39,056 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,972 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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SN55 DTS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 SN55 DTS, 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 SN55 DTS registered?

SN55 DTS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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