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SW56 VDN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,954 mi
Last recorded83,954 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 83,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,298 miles

underside and repairs covered in thick underseal

Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,851 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 81,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 81,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 81,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,449 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,338 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 79,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,510 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s/rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,762 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s/rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,243 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 25,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW56 VDN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SW56 VDN, 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 SW56 VDN registered?

SW56 VDN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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