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SP06 PXU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 PXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,753 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, escecially fronts, (short pipe section). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,235 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, escecially fronts, (short pipe section). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,322 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,195 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,016 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,464 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 40,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2014 32,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,703 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 16,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,910 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 PXU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXU, 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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SP06 PXU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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