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V55 LOU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,958 mi
Last recorded113,958 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 LOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 113,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps covered by tape (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split to cords / 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit and nail in tyre /tread 2mm //// 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,830 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 103,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 100,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt seals (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet secondary latch not working

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45 17 Wxl Accelera (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 62,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,909 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,427 miles

engine oil just above min..

front wipers starting to smear

slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

vehicle head light trim, adjusted to retest aim

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,605 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,626 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,356 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,395 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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V55 LOU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 V55 LOU, 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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V55 LOU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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