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SO06 GVG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,624 mi
Last recorded76,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,624 miles

CAR IS HEAVALY UNDER SEALED IN PLACES THROUGH OUT

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM IN PLACES ALSOWORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 76,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

CAR IS HEAVALY UNDER SEALED IN PLACES THROUGH OUT

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM IN PLACES ALSOWORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,793 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 72,213 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 72,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 68,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,619 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,997 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,199 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 62,199 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,055 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 58,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,020 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,368 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,580 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,077 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,970 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 35,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,776 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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SO06 GVG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO06 GVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO06 GVG registered?

SO06 GVG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SO06 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 GVG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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