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V55 MAD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,627 mi
Last recorded31,627 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 MAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 31,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Pass 5 Feb 2025 30,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 28,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 27,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,634 miles

both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 7 Feb 2020 24,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 24,723 miles

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

Parking brake has movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2019 23,269 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,551 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 19,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,525 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 11,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 8,876 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 8,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,725 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 MAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V55 MAD, 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 V55 MAD registered?

V55 MAD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is V55 MAD safe to buy?

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