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SU51 ZZZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 ZZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 59,480 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 56,476 miles

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,816 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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SU51 ZZZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SU51 ZZZ, 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 SU51 ZZZ registered?

SU51 ZZZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SU51 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 ZZZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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