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CV56 VBE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,111 mi
Last recorded79,111 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 79,097 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,835 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and chassis rails (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 9 Jun 2025 74,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and chassis rails (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,696 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,085 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 70,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both milky (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,190 miles

underside suspension rusting

Fail 11 Nov 2021 66,190 miles

Central Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,007 miles

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 55,977 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,170 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FOUR (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2k left approx. (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 34,170 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL FOUR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2k left approx. (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 27,823 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,252 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,054 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 VBE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV56 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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What year was CV56 VBE registered?

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

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