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CV56 VBB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,093 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,227 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,343 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,303 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,064 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 70,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,315 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,406 miles

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

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 VBB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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