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V91 GDV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,495 mi
Last recorded105,495 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 GDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,495 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 92,399 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 92,398 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 84,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 79,756 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 79,753 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 75,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,979 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,232 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,354 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 38,349 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,776 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,159 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 24,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V91 GDV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 V91 GDV, 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 V91 GDV registered?

V91 GDV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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