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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered escessive
general under body corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45r17 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and cross brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear/cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs and subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewalls 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle corroded underneath, will require attention
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE06 VGM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DE06 VGM, 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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DE06 VGM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.
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