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SP56 OHR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,853 mi
Last recorded57,853 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,853 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r support bar corroded

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside heavily undersealed (inc suspension and brake pipes)

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,511 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside suspension and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Oct 2024 56,511 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside suspension and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front flickering slightly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underside components, body, chassis and subframes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 55,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front flickering slightly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underside components, body, chassis and subframes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,488 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 54,488 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 41,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,614 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2015 23,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,626 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,547 miles

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

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

nsf tyre is cracking on side wall 205/50-16

Fail 5 Sep 2013 15,547 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre is cracking on side wall 205/50-16

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,544 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 152,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,942 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 OHR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OHR, 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 SP56 OHR registered?

SP56 OHR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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