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DE06 VGT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,635 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 69,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 68,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All Brake Back Plates Corroded

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 67,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,176 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 21 Apr 2022 67,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 May 2021 66,969 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 66,954 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 66,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,235 miles

Slight play in both rear d-bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,939 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 56,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,870 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,463 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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DE06 VGT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGT, 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 DE06 VGT registered?

DE06 VGT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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