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DY56 VKO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 95,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,205 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,768 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,223 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 72,465 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 72,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 68,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brakes show signs of overheating also (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,805 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2016 48,693 miles

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

Front subframe has slight corrosion

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2015 46,243 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Nearside Front accident damage to wing

Nearside side repeater slightly insecure

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

all tyres starting to perish

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,708 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,160 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,634 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,140 miles

airbag lamp flashing

all brake discs slightly corroded

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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DY56 VKO 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 85%.

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 DY56 VKO, 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 DY56 VKO registered?

DY56 VKO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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