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SY06 MAC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,489 mi
Last recorded131,489 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 MAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 131,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,881 miles

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

handbrake has a long travel

Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,381 miles

damage to screen

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,647 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2017 48,535 miles

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

all tyres perishing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perishing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,065 miles

All anti-roll bar dust covers detoriated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 36,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,286 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,286 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,631 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 MAC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MAC, 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 MAC registered?

SY06 MAC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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