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SK56 VAD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,150 mi
Last recorded89,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,150 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

car undersealed

Fail 13 Oct 2023 89,149 miles

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

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))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & various adjoining arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,254 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,802 miles

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

corrosion , front and rear subframes

emission limits just met

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 74,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,225 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,195 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 69,195 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,380 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,913 miles

n/s/rear brake disc rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2012 57,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/rear brake disc rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,869 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,480 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,981 miles

Unable to stow passenger sun visor in 'fully up' position.

Front No.plate begining to delaminate.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 31,981 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front No.plate begining to delaminate.

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

Unable to stow passenger sun visor in 'fully up' position.

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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SK56 VAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK56 VAD, 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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SK56 VAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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