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SP06 PXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,111 mi
Last recorded91,111 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 PXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,111 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 91,110 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 88,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 88,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 83,976 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 83,976 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 83,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 76,814 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,725 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 37,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,722 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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SP06 PXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP06 PXS, 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 SP06 PXS registered?

SP06 PXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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