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SY56 VNV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 VNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

all under body suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2025 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

nearside rear brake discs backing plate corroded and offside rear missing

top corrosion to all under side off vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,368 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,030 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 78,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,426 miles

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

general areas of underside getting corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general areas of underside getting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,890 miles

some areas of under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,366 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,366 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,113 miles

Front 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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SY56 VNV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY56 VNV, 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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SY56 VNV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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