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V55 RUN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 RUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,986 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 87,984 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,421 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,894 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,224 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,297 miles

o/side/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,739 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 RUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RUN, 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 RUN registered?

V55 RUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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