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SO06 RFF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,192 mi
Last recorded45,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 RFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,478 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 42,478 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,847 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 41,847 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,799 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,885 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,885 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,589 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Front No.plate begining to 'peel away' from vehicle.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,695 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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SO06 RFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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