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SO06 PAW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 PAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 77,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear coil springs corroded at top areas

Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear coil springs corroded at top areas

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,348 miles

Slight perishing to n/s/f droplink gaitors.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,537 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 35,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2011 32,734 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have very slight play.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 32,734 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar links have very slight play.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,336 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,569 miles

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

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 PAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PAW, 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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SO06 PAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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