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V5 PNP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,065 mi
Last recorded125,065 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 PNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 125,065 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 118,866 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,078 miles

slight bind noted on o/side front wheel - slight pulsing on rbt @ o/side front

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,820 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,627 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,415 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 PNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PNP, 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 V5 PNP registered?

V5 PNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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