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VA06 GYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 GYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,880 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 74,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,539 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,462 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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VA06 GYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

VA06 GYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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