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SP56 OHH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and back plates (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and back plates (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,191 miles

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

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

Rear disc dirt shields corroded and partly missing

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper position lamp not working

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper position lamp not working

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,132 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,626 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 May 2016 66,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2015 59,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 54,731 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,374 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 50,373 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,350 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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SP56 OHH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP56 OHH, 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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SP56 OHH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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