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VE06 CDZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 78,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,385 miles

Nearside Rear light condensate

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light condensate

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,789 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 60,789 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER ARCHS SILL ENDS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,002 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 60,002 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,651 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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VE06 CDZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VE06 CDZ, 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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VE06 CDZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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