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SO06 RJX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,029 mi
Last recorded72,029 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front shock absorbers corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

rear underbody covered in under seal and seam sealer

Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,052 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front shock absorbers corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside, near sub-frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,744 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 6 Dec 2018 60,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking at calper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear susp/arms slight corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,509 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,969 miles

o/side rear b/disc corroded on face

Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,969 miles

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

o/side rear b/disc corroded on face

Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,995 miles

Offside Rear 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 RJX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

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

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