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SO55 XBR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,126 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Rear subframe has been repaired by weld and undersealed in parts

floors corroded in several places

sill backs and floors full of underseal

Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Rear subframe has been repaired by weld and undersealed in parts

floors corroded in several places

sill backs and floors full of underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2019 97,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak from case (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside floor to sill full of underseal

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside floor to sill full of underseal

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,038 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,886 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,687 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,687 miles

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,815 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,780 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,394 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 XBR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XBR, 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 SO55 XBR registered?

SO55 XBR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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