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CV56 VAY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,056 mi
Last recorded56,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2025 51,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,973 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,335 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 31,563 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,742 miles

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

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,397 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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CV56 VAY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CV56 VAY, 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 CV56 VAY registered?

CV56 VAY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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