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SV06 OLG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 OLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 85,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/F and O/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside and offside plastic cover fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,993 miles

Near side and offside plastic cover fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,637 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 77,637 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,808 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 67,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 67,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2017 63,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 48,059 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished with age

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,230 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,088 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 27,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,616 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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SV06 OLG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SV06 OLG, 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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SV06 OLG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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