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V5 MXV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,398 mi
Last recorded77,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,482 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 74,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,112 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear General corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear General corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,419 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working accessory stop light in bag rack inop / clearly disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides badly deteriorated but seal in normal operating position (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight drag as wheels rotated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres deteriorating / cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,029 miles

Rear slight drag as wheels rotated

slight oil mist on below engine crossmember

Fail 26 Jan 2018 55,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear slight drag as wheels rotated

slight oil mist on below engine crossmember

Pass 21 Jan 2017 49,498 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,299 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,084 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,442 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 28,441 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,712 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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V5 MXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V5 MXV, 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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V5 MXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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