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PY56 VAH

2006 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,117 mi
Last recorded55,117 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX562,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 VAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 40,961 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,576 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,975 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,822 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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PY56 VAH is a 2006 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY56 VAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY56 VAH registered?

PY56 VAH is a 2006 Mazda MX5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is PY56 VAH safe to buy?

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