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SO55 GDZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,750 mi
Last recorded66,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,750 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components at both sides, corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,538 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 62,538 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 50,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,587 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,544 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 42,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,544 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 33,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,500 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 30,500 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,469 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 20,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,692 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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SO55 GDZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO55 GDZ, 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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SO55 GDZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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