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VE06 CUX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,884 mi
Last recorded90,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 CUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 90,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underside. around rear suspension and front

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,695 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2025 86,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,740 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective both light lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,894 miles

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,529 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides covers starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread becoming cloudy (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all covers starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear both rear axle support bars corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 72,473 miles

Nearside Rear axle support bar corroded

both rear tyres cracking

fuel cap seal starting to crack

nearside rear and offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split

Fail 5 Jul 2021 72,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear axle support bar corroded

both rear tyres cracking

fuel cap seal starting to crack

nearside rear and offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle support bar corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 71,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle support bar corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,848 miles

Corrosion at edges of rear discs

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2018 69,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,473 miles

Rear Surface corrosion around edge of brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,751 miles

Rear Corrosion around edge of rear discs

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 38,378 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 38,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 30,740 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 22,359 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 CUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 VE06 CUX, 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 VE06 CUX registered?

VE06 CUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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