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TH04 SCO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH04 SCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 112,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

leak on rear diff

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,146 miles

Minor age related corrosion to underside of vehicle .

Fail 15 May 2024 98,093 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 87,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,228 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,228 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 26,920 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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TH04 SCO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TH04 SCO, 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 TH04 SCO registered?

TH04 SCO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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