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VA06 CSO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,410 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,105 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 75,092 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,159 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 72,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,200 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 70,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 60,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 60,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,772 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,237 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VA06 CSO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VA06 CSO, 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 VA06 CSO registered?

VA06 CSO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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