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CF55 VXT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,394 mi
Last recorded120,394 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 VXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2024 116,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on inner sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer sill slightly corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear inner sill slightly corroding

Fail 23 Dec 2020 103,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear inner sill slightly corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,541 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 86,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 84,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 81,959 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,608 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,019 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 41,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,845 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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CF55 VXT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CF55 VXT, 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 CF55 VXT registered?

CF55 VXT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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