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SO06 RJV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,075 mi
Last recorded42,075 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 RJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,075 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 37,049 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 36,907 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 31,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 18,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 18,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,463 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,672 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 14,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,325 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 12,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,389 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,584 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,396 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 9,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 4,636 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 RJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SO06 RJV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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