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SY06 DXB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 DXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 78,141 miles

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

Front both sides shocker gaiters torn

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most off underside off the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,802 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,144 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,416 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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SY06 DXB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SY06 DXB, 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 SY06 DXB registered?

SY06 DXB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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