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SO06 GWG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,870 mi
Last recorded57,870 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 57,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 54,421 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front rear of vehicle has age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 41,309 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 41,309 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 39,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2017 37,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 32,856 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 23,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,311 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 18,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,019 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,152 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 4,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 GWG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO06 GWG, 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 SO06 GWG registered?

SO06 GWG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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