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V17 RMG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 RMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 67,975 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,703 miles

Both front headlight lenses tarnished.

Both rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread left

Underneath generally very rusty, both inner rear sills soft

Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses tarnished

f/n/s tyre perished on the outer wall and worn on the outer edge

r/o/s anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 1 Jul 2023 60,038 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis/ sill areas

Headlamps deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 56,136 miles

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2022 56,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 50,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 50,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,610 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 39,610 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,564 miles

O/S/F tyre outter edge very low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng mill on

handbrake lever high

o/s/f tyre outter edge very low

Fail 19 Jul 2014 33,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,841 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,475 miles

Cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,846 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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V17 RMG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V17 RMG, 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 V17 RMG registered?

V17 RMG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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