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T50 VEY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,031 mi
Last recorded16,031 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 VEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 16,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 15,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 15,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 14,715 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 13,148 miles

all tryes at 14 yers old

Pass 17 May 2019 11,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 10,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 9,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 9,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 8,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2014 7,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 7,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 4,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 3,610 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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T50 VEY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 T50 VEY, 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 T50 VEY registered?

T50 VEY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is T50 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 VEY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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