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SY56 ODT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 ODT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,480 miles

29% imbalance on rear brakes limit 30%

Corrosion on front subframe

Corrosion on o/s rear inner sill

Corrosion on rear brake disc backplates

Corrosion on rear subframe

Headlight lenses faded

Rear brake pads low at o/s

Rear tyres cracking will soon need changing

Underside of vehicle very dry/corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 88,940 miles

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Front tyre at n/s worn on outer edge & cracking in tread

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge & cracking in tread

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,646 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,424 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,745 miles

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

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

under trays fitted ....wet mot ..

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,420 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,353 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,122 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,685 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres out of shape on edges

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,685 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Both front tyres out of shape on edges

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,082 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting too corrode.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,721 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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SY56 ODT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY56 ODT, 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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SY56 ODT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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