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SV06 WYC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,988 mi
Last recorded114,988 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 WYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 114,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 103,880 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 103,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,524 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail box mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cat heat shield breaking up

Fail 26 May 2023 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 97,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,023 miles

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2021 96,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 5 May 2020 95,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 13 May 2019 91,609 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 91,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 86,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 79,918 miles

some corrosion on underside

Pass 11 May 2016 77,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 58,821 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 58,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,537 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 42,537 miles

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

ADVSIE FRONT N/S BRAKE DISC HEAVY SCORCED.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 28,203 miles

Front & rear brake discs poor/corroded/lipped.

Rear suspension components surface corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,261 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 WYC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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