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SV56 XOY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,095 mi
Last recorded90,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 XOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,139 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,935 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 85,928 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,479 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 82,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear on legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,815 miles

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,815 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes and flex ferrules corroded

all suspension components and underside corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,542 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,009 miles

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

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

Rear slightly binding both sides

general corrosion to s/frames,suspension, body.etc

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,065 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

offside front tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,573 miles

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

Metal to metal grinding noise coming from nearside front brake

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished between tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,837 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

lip on both front brake discs .

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,033 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 28,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 21,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut on outer wall of N/S/R tyre

Small cut on outer wall of O/S/f tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small cut on outer wall of N/S/R tyre

Small cut on outer wall of O/S/f tyre

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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SV56 XOY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV56 XOY, 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 SV56 XOY registered?

SV56 XOY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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