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VE06 OBZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,143 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,599 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 24,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,739 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 OBZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

VE06 OBZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is VE06 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 OBZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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