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SO06 ROE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,503 mi
Last recorded25,503 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ROE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 25,503 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 25,503 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 23,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 21,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,546 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 20,573 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides of vehicle, inner sills holed within prescribed area of rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 17,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 17,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,792 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 12,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 11,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 10,610 miles

slight cracking both rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2014 9,169 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 9,169 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,804 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 7,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 4,435 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 4,433 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 3,944 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 ROE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ROE, 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 ROE registered?

SO06 ROE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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The MOT history for SO06 ROE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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