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FV55 VLU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 91,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

marks on front windcsreen

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

surface corrosion under vehicle body and suspension components

Fail 17 May 2018 91,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

marks on front windcsreen

slight damage to n/s/r lamp

surface corrosion under vehicle body and suspension components

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,820 miles

scratch on screen

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Dec 2015 76,252 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 76,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,604 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,257 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 29,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,439 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 17,439 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FV55 VLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV55 VLU, 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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FV55 VLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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