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SO06 RJU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,244 mi
Last recorded31,244 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 RJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,244 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,244 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four lockers removed (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre low pressure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,520 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,770 miles

all tyres perished on sidewalls

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,962 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RJU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

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

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