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SN56 MYR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,228 mi
Last recorded44,228 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 44,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 43,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,050 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,844 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,700 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 33,700 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,579 miles

front brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2014 29,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,943 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 23,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,249 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,155 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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SN56 MYR 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 85%.

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 SN56 MYR, 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 SN56 MYR registered?

SN56 MYR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is SN56 MYR safe to buy?

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