2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SO55 WEV
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 70,914 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO55 WEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 70,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SO55 WEV Mileage History
- 07/06/202466,248 mi
- 18/06/202466,268 mi+20 mi
- 10/06/202568,055 mi+1,787 mi
- 30/06/202670,914 mi+2,859 mi
- 01/07/202670,914 mi
Average of roughly 2,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 WEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (SO55 WEV) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake performance unable to be tested metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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