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DE56 JVW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,980 mi
Last recorded70,980 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 JVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 70,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

vehicle very dry on under body and suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,799 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 68,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, upper and lower, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/underbody (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, upper and lower, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,751 miles

Underbody corrosion starting at subframes, suspension components etc.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 55,732 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion starting at subframes, suspension components etc.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,228 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 37,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,795 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,503 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,399 miles

inner faces of front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,040 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 16,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,729 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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DE56 JVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE56 JVW, 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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DE56 JVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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