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CK56 VBE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,499 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aims faded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension arms also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper and lower arm bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 22 Oct 2024 102,499 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aims faded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension arms also corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper and lower arm bushes worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,653 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout rear sections

Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has a cut, when vehicle weight is on exposes cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout rear sections

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,255 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 52,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 41,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,770 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

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

VERY SLIGHT BULGE IN OSF TYRE SIDEWALL & "AGE" CRACKED

Fail 29 Oct 2014 39,770 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

VERY SLIGHT BULGE IN OSF TYRE SIDEWALL & "AGE" CRACKED

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,559 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,559 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,187 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 26,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,702 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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CK56 VBE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CK56 VBE, 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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CK56 VBE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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