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SP55 MAZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,217 mi
Last recorded129,217 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 129,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 129,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 118,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 118,969 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 104,999 miles

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2024 104,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2023 102,645 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 99,646 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 99,646 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 95,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 93,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 87,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,559 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 53,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,487 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 46,570 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,423 miles

n/s washer blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,963 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP55 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SP55 MAZ, 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 SP55 MAZ registered?

SP55 MAZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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