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SU06 XML

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,349 mi
Last recorded69,349 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 XML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 69,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 65,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust has leak

Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,987 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 61,985 miles

Emissions not tested leak at mid join and rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal tread wear indacator need replaces asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 37,428 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 37,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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SU06 XML is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SU06 XML, 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 SU06 XML registered?

SU06 XML is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is SU06 XML safe to buy?

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