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VE06 OCA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,145 mi
Last recorded107,145 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 105,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs suffering from surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs have localised corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,867 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 104,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,911 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 102,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear link bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,562 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 97,562 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,256 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,142 miles

Offside Front brake is slightly binding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 89,874 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 87,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,353 miles

Slight bind to both rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jun 2015 87,353 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Slight bind to both rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 70,055 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,245 miles

front and rear brake disc going rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,239 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 OCA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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