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SV56 VDC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,624 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/ osf outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 103,280 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sills holed at rear, both sides. Outer sills holed beneath plastic sill covers, both sides. Rear inner wheel arches holed beneath dirt shield, both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,057 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front & Boots Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,481 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,480 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,480 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,914 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,914 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,397 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,547 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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SV56 VDC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV56 VDC, 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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SV56 VDC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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